Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
03/12/1996
Date of Amendment
03/12/1996
Name of Property
Sundial near the N end of the formal garden
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Location
Situated to the E of the pond near the N end of the formal garden at Erddig c200m from the house.
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
History
The sundial dates from the period 1716-33 when John Meller owned the house. It is not known when it was placed in this position. The shaft has been broken and repaired.
Exterior
Baluster sundial on octagonal stone plinth. Octagonal brass dial and decorative brass gnomon with partially legible lettering and John Meller's coat of arms.
Reason for designation
Listed as a good example of a C18 sundial and for historical associations with John Meller and Erddig.
Group value with Erddig and the listed garden structures of the E front of the house.
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