Listed Building record TR 05 SE 284 - SUNDIAL 20 YARDS SOUTH WEST OF CHILHAM CASTLE

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1700 to 1799. Sundial at Chilham Castle made in the 18th century of stone with a metal plaque. Fluted twisted stem on an octagonal base, with reused medieval capital over

Location

Grid reference TR 0668 5343 (point)
Map sheet TR05SE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
TR 0653-0753 CHILHAM
7/46 Sundial 20 yards south west of Chilham Castle
GV II
Sundial. C18. Stone, and metal plaque. Fluted twisted stem on octagonal base, with reused medieval capital over. Plaque inscribed "Thomas Wright, Instrument maker to H.M. George II."
Listing NGR: TR0668353437 (1)

Sundial at Chilham Castle made in the 18th century of stone with a metal plaque. Fluted twisted stem on an octagonal base, with reused medieval capital over (2)

Historic Engalnd archive material: BF008781 CHILHAM CASTLE, CHILHAM


<1> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

<2> Thacker, C., 1987, Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: part 24 (Kent) (Article in serial). SWX7605.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #20542 Listed subdial, ]
  • <2> Article in serial: Thacker, C.. 1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: part 24 (Kent).

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Record last edited

Nov 10 2023 10:36AM