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St Alkmund's Church Sundial is a medieval sundial located in the churchyard of St Alkmund's Church in Whitchurch, Shropshire. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents the practical timekeeping technology employed by parish churches before the widespread availability of mechanical clocks. The dial would have served the ecclesiastical community by marking the canonical hours necessary for the conduct of religious services throughout the day. As a survivng example of parochial medieval horology, the sundial contributes to understanding the organisation of monastic and parish life in medieval England.
Sundial in St Alkmund's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006268. View the official record →
St Alkmund's Church Sundial is a medieval sundial located in the churchyard of St Alkmund's Church in Whitchurch, Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006268.
Sundial in St Alkmund's 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 1006268.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pan Castle: a motte and bailey castle (2 km), Moated site immediately south east of Blake Mere (2 km), Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site (3.5 km).
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