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The sundial in the parish churchyard is a stone monument of considerable age, likely dating to the medieval or early modern period, though precise attribution remains subject to scholarly debate. The dial itself consists of a gnomic face mounted upon a supporting structure within the churchyard setting, characteristic of functional timekeeping devices that served both practical and symbolic purposes in ecclesiastical contexts. Such churchyard sundials represent important evidence for the history of timekeeping technology and monumental practice in English parishes. The surviving example demonstrates the craftsmanship typical of period stone carving and remains a noteworthy feature of the local heritage landscape.
Sundial in parish churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003020. View the official record →
The sundial in the parish churchyard is a stone monument of considerable age, likely dating to the medieval or early modern period, though precise attribution remains subject to scholarly debate. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003020.
Sundial in parish churchyard is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003020.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northwood Hall double moated site (2.8 km), Moated site 320m north east of Petton parish church (4 km), Wem Castle: a motte castle immediately south west of St Peter and St Paul's Church (4 km).
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