Description

Mid 19th century incorporating 17th century fabric. Tall, ornately decorated baluster sundial raised on two octagonal steps. Inscription panels at base enclosed by bracketed legs; baluster shaft above with foliate carving supporting circular drum with neoclassical urns, putti and swags in relief; 4 dials above; tapered finial ornamented with scrolled brackets.

Statement of Interest

The sundial at Saughton Park is a large and elaborate example of a baluster sundial, with detailed carving and several inscriptions. The dials and finial are 17th century and the rest is a 19th century reworking. The dial is a remaining vestige of Saughton House, a 17th century villa that burned down in the mid 20th century.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56631694

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Recommended Books

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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)