Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
82434
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
28/01/2004  
Date of Amendment
28/01/2004  
Name of Property
Sundial in St Garmon's Churchyard  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Powys  
Community
Llanfechain  
Town
 
Locality
Llanfechain village  
Easting
318902  
Northing
320406  
Street Side
 
Location
Beside the path from St Garmon's Lychgate to the church.  

Description


Broad Class
 
Period
 

History
Dated 1710.  

Exterior
An octagonal baluster-shaped sandstone pillar standing on a rough stone circular base, with steps, carrying a bronze dial and gnomon. The dial in inscribed with the name of a Shropshire maker. The top edge of the stone is damaged but the date appears, facing south.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
A good dated C18 sundial, including a carved pillar and still carrying a dial plate, and known to have been in its present position since at least the mid C19; listed also for group value with St Garmon's church.  

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