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Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16796
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/02/1996
Date of Amendment
29/02/1996
Name of Property
Sundial in Fountain Garden at Powis Castle
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Welshpool
Town
Locality
Powis Castle
Easting
321823
Northing
306464
Street Side
Location
In the SW section of the Fountain Garden.
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Exterior
History: The Fountain Garden was laid out by Violet, Lady Powis c1911-12. The sundial was probably erected here at that time, but may have been re-sited from elsewhere in the gardens.
Description: The stone base has engaged shafts on each side of a square central pier, with continuous ring moulding at base and capital, and a central band. It carries a round plate supporting the engraved copper dial which retains its blade. The dial is enriched with scrolled decoration and inscribed with the Herbert Arms and motto, and signed by Bennett, Crow Court, Soho, London.
A finely detailed sundial which forms a focal point of the Fountain Garden.
Reference: The National Trust, Powis Castle, 1988, pp.44-45.
Interior
Reason for designation
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