Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
15996
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
26/05/1995
Date of Amendment
26/05/1995
Name of Property
Sundial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Llansawel
Town
Locality
Edwinsford
Easting
263161
Northing
234707
Street Side
Location
Edwinsford is reached off the B4337 between Llansawel and Talley and is situated on the banks of the River Cothi which is the boundary between the two communities. The sundial stands immediately NE of the Home Farm on the opposite (N) side of the rive
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Erected 1899 for Sir James and Lady Madeleine Williams Drummond of Edwinsford. Formerly stood in front garden of derelict mansion, the ancient seat of the Williams family.
Exterior
1899 small stone upright sundial. Triple stepped circular base, square pedestal with moulded base and cornice surmounted by 4-sided stone sundial with obelisk head. Panelled sides to pedestal with carved work and raised lettering. Dated 1899 on E face with heraldic shield and initials J.S.D. Cartouche to N with lettering: " Do today's work today ". Heraldic shield to W with initials M.L.D. Cartouche to S with inscription: " The night cometh when no man can work ".
Three faced sundial with inscription to W side: " Watch and pray for ye know neither the day nor the hour ".
Interior
Reason for designation
Attractive late C19 sundial. Group value with mansion and listed estate buildings.
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