Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16960
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
17/07/1996
Date of Amendment
17/07/1996
Name of Property
Sundial in churchyard at Parish Church of St Chad
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Holt
Town
Locality
Holt
Easting
341204
Northing
354086
Street Side
E
Location
Situated on the S side of the churchyard at the Parish Church of St. Chad.
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Probably erected in 1736 although the column is sometimes claimed to be a re-used Roman column on the basis of its entasis.
Exterior
Sandstone shaft, clearly shaped as a column mounted on 2 concentric stone steps. The initials and date `RCW 1736 TP?W' are carved onto the shaft. The upper face no longer retains its dial and gnomon.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for group value with the Parish Church of St. Chad.
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