Thesaurus Term/Concept: SUNDIAL
| Identifier | 69659 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A structure used to show the time of day by means of the sun shining on a 'gnomon', the shadow of which falls on the surface of the dial which is marked with a diagram showing the hours. Can be freestanding, usually on a pillar, or fixed to a building. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (1)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (2)
Instances/Examples (7)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MDE21305 19th Century sundial at Glenthorne (Building) |
| Monument Type | MEM22830 19th Century sundial at Glenthorne (Building) |
| Monument Type | MEM23217 East Lucott Farm (Building) |
| Monument Type | MDE20105 Post-medieval sundial at Lee Abbey (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDE11920 St Brendan's Church, Brendon (Building) |
| Monument Type | MDE7975 St Petrock's Church, Churchtown, Parracombe (Building) |
| Monument Type | MDE10452 St Thomas's Church, Kentisbury (Building) |