Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
302
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
06/11/1962
Date of Amendment
30/04/2001
Name of Property
Sundial at Golden Grove
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Community
Llanasa
Town
Locality
Golden Grove
Easting
308882
Northing
381508
Street Side
Location
On the SW side of the house
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Golden Grove was built in 1578 by Edward Morgan. The sundial was placed in front of the house in 1590.
Exterior
A freestone square pedestal with stop-chamfered angles and '1590' engraved on the E side facing the house. The top surface has engraved hour marks and a socket for the gnomon (now missing).
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as an exceptionally early surviving sundial and for group value with Golden Grove.
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