Hillesden, All Saints Photo, Sundial

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This unusual recessed sundial is set into the wall beside the south porch of Hillesden church. The date 1601 is scratched above the recess, but that may be a later addition. Assuming you got your lines indicating the time aligned correctly, all it would take to turn this into a functional sundial is a short upright shaft inserted at the entrance of the recess.

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