Record ID: NARC-31574F
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pocket (poke) Sundial of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a circular ring, with two drilled holes, which would have once housed a loop (now missing). A central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the ring, this has been perforated in two places with long slots. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which could have been aligned on the calibrated markings allowing the sun to proje…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-780687
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy sundial, c. AD 1600-1800. The artefact consists one copper alloy circular band, with a deep recessed central groove and two symmetrical incised lines either side of this. There is a slit cut through the centreline groove through which light can pass into the internal face. The outside face is engraved with letters reading 'I F M A M I' and 'I A S O N D' positioned above and below the  circumferential groove. These letters relate to the months of the year, and additional dividing grooves allowed the use…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B337A7
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of post medieval pocket sundial (c.1600-1800), pear shaped, with a small circular perforation (1.5mm) at its central point which would have housed the gnomon, now missing. On one face of the objects surface there is a face, representing the Sun, with impressed wavey lines, representing its rays, emanating from its face outwards to two adjacent lines on the dials outer surface, which in turn travel around  the objects outer edge.The Suns rays are contained within twelve uniformly spaced segmented sections, …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wootton Wawen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-E0057B
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy sundial, c. AD 1600-1800. The artefact consists one copper alloy circular band, with a deep recessed central groove and two symmetrical incised lines either side of this. There is a slit cut through the centreline groove through which light can pass into the internal face. The outside face is engraved with letters reading 'I F M A M I' and 'I A S O N D' positioned above and below the  circumferential groove. These letters relate to the months of the year, and additional dividing grooves allowed the user to selec…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E57CA5
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, Portable Lead Sundial, recovered in four separate fragments. The features are in relief, indicating the dial has been cast in a mould. The face comprises of two large concentric rings, one within the other, with roman numerals within the boarder which run from 1-12. There are pellets between each number denoting half hours. There is a small concentric ring in the centre, from which lines extend out to meet the numerals round the boarder. The segments between each line gradually increase in size towards VIII and X (numeral missing), which widen to r…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-AF875B
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pocket sundial, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1600-1750). Description: The sundial is formed of an incomplete, bent rectangular ring of metal.  A rectangular groove circumvents the centre of the ring, part of which becomes a slot. Above and below the groove and slot, circumventing the ring, is an incised line.  Remains of a sliding wire ring is retained in part of the groove. Above the slot are the letters 'IASOMD'. Below the slot are the upside down letters 'IFMAMI'.  The inside is plain.…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WILT-42E7EC
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Medieval copper alloy sundial or compendium with sundial, compass and nocturnal (missing), dating to c. AD 1450-1500.  The find is circular in plan with a circular internal hinged hour ring which bears the remains of possibly Germanic Roman numerals in black letter script. The hour ring is held in place by a hinge on one side of the case and can be raised. This hour ring and the (now misplaced) gnomon would have lifted up to make an equatorial dial. The gap in the hour ring would have been bridged with a curved small-diameter rod. T…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-2F5199
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'pocket' sundial, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th centuries). The sundial is of the simple ring type and consists of a broad, flat, copper alloy ring. A central recessed groove runs around approximately half of the outer circumference of the band, and then is perforated around approximately half the remaining bands circumference. The exterior has two incised lines flanking the recessed groove. The sundial is a green and brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soi…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-ACC786
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and broken pocket sundial. It comprises a now broken copper alloy band in two pieces, originally circular. It lacks the usual separately applied copper alloy loop which would have been set into the a central recessed groove runs around the circumference of the exterior of the band. This groove has been perforated with a rectangular slot for part of its length. There are stamped letters flanking this slot. The missing copper loop which had a small hole in it which could be aligned to the letters along the slot.The small hole (termed an&nb…
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-526362
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy sundial, of Post Medieval date, about AD 1580 - 1850. The fragment is sub-rectangular and flat with two original edges and two broken edges. The corner of the two original edges is recessed. The fragment is decorated on the upper surface with an incised design consisting of three pairs of curved, evenly spaced concentric lines. Between two outer piars of lines are the Roman numerals VI, VII and VIII. There are oblique transverse lines between two two inner pairs of lines, and further unclear m…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-13C239
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy 'poke dial' or pocket sundial of post medieval to modern date, (c. AD 1600 - 1800). The object comprises of a cast copper alloy hoop with two circumferential slits, and a groove on the exterior surface which would have housed a sliding gnomon with prick holes allowing a spot of light to fall on the scale inscribed on the inner surface, indicating the hour of the day. The inner surface retains the inscribed numbers for the hours, the outer surface is corroded and only a few letters can be discerned, it would have had initials of the months, for ad…
Created on: Friday 13th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D7EC78
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pocket (poke) sundial of Post-Medieval date (AD1600-1750). The object is composed of one circular ring, now bent out of shape, with the markings of two now broken away fixings, situated just before the perforated section starts, and visible also on the inner edge of the band, where a copper alloy half loop would have been riveted in place. A central recessed grove runs around approximately half of the outer circumference of the band, and then is perforated around approximately half  the remaining bands circumference. On the&…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Henley-in-Arden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-711776
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval ivory diptych pocket sundial (late 16th – early 17th century). This is the upper half (leaf) for a pocket sun dial which forms a vertical sundial when the case is opened, the lower part is missing. This is possibly the upper half of LON-84ADD8 which was found in the same area. Inscribed on the surface are radiating lines marking the hours and the numbers running 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 which are the maximum span of hours when the sun can fall on a vertical south-facing plane. The daylight period is longer than this in the summer half of the year b…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-CB1E0A
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pocket (poke) sundial of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a circular ring with a copper alloy half loop secured by two drilled holes. A central recessed groove runs around the outer circumference of the band. This groove has been perforated with two slots to either side of the half loop. On either side of these slots are the months of the year. One slot has I F M (January- March) on one edge and O N D (October-December) on the opposite side. The other slot has I A S ( July-September) on one edge and A M I (April-June) on…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-93B014
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pocket (poke) sundial of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750).  The object is composed of a circular ring, with two drilled holes, which house a copper alloy loop filled with iron corrosion. A central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the ring, this has been perforated with a long slot. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which could have been aligned on the calibrated markings allowing the…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-FEBD3C
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pocket (poke) Sundial of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a circular ring, with two drilled holes, which would have once housed a loop (now missing). A central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the ring, this has been perforated in two places with long slots. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which could have been aligned on the calibrated markings allowing the sun to project th…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-D5A459
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pocket (poke) Sundial of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a distorted ring, with a general rectangular void.  Both ends of the object terminate in transverse breaks at the junction where the two ends would have abutted. The central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the object. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which could have been aligned on the calibrated markings allowing the…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-C293AA
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead disc with incised semicircle and hourly dots. It is a device to determine the mass hours. Liturgical. John Davis kindly offers more informed comment below [notes]. Diameter: 78mm, Thickness: 3.3mm, Weight: 158.94gms
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMS-D44EE6
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper-alloy pocket sundial. It consists of a rectangular strip of copper alloy 11.5mm wide, bent into a curve and broken at both ends (slightly worn breaks). About a third of a ring of c. 30mm diameter (perhaps distorted) survives. The outer face has a central longitudinal rectangular-section recess, with engraved capital letters between setting-out grooves above and below the recess. These letters should be the initial letters of the twelve months, but they are worn and very hard to read. The inner face has four fine longitudinal setting-out grooves which are c…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-06DBA9
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy pocket (poke) sundial, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1750. The artefact is comprised of a circular ring. Two drilled holes are present which would have once housed a loop. A central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the ring, this has been perforated in two places with a long slots. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which could have been aligned on the calibrated markings allowing the sun to project through the hole and …
Created on: Monday 20th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2021
Spatial data recorded.