Description

18th century with late 19th century alterations. Cubic ashlar sundial with 2 steps to pedestal, moulded base and battered coping with later thistle finial. No surviving gnomons.

Statement of Interest

There is no carved date or inscription. According to MacGibbon and Ross the sundial now seen in Brighton Park was formerly in front of the Tower, with a garden rockery concealing the steps. Clearly the drawing of the sundial shows that it was formerly on a polygonal shaft and was surmounted by a thistle, although not the one which now is in situ. Baird shows an illustration of the sundial on p 301 which probably is not as reliable as MacGibbon and Ross. The pedestal of circular with fluting to neck.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17808858

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Recommended Books

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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  Central Leinster: Kildare, Laois and Offaly (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: Winchester and the North (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)