Cast of a Saxon Sundial, original at Kirkdale Church, Yorkshire, 1935-1958

Plaster cast of the Saxon sundial on Kirkdale Church, Yorks, originally made 1055-1064 CE, reproduction cast made 1935-1958. It marks the daylight period into four equal periods, using a horizontal gnomon which is now missing.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3195057

Title

Cast of a Saxon Sundial, original at Kirkdale Church, Yorkshire, 1935-1958

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall (when in storage): 1 x 1 m