The Moondial is a unique astronomical dial located in the town of Much Wenlock in Shropshire, England. This ancient instrument is set into the wall of the parish church of Holy Trinity and dates back to the 15th century. The dial is a rare example of a medieval astronomical clock, featuring a intricate design with astrological symbols and markings that indicate the position of the sun, moon, and stars. The Moondial is still operational today, making it one of the oldest working astronomical clocks in the UK.
Set in the grounds of the Belton House Estate, National Trust owned, this sundial is the subject of the 1987 Helen Cresswell novel, which was dramatised as a BBC series in 1988. It's real name is Lord Tyrconnel's sundial and it shows a limestone figure of Time and his cherub by Caius Gabriel Cibber. The bronze sundial mounted on the top dates to 1725 and is by Thomas Wright.
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Set in the grounds of the Belton House Estate, National Trust owned, this sundial is the subject of the 1987 Helen Cresswell novel, which was dramatised as a BBC series in 1988. It's real name is Lord Tyrconnel's sundial and it shows a limestone figure of Time and his cherub by Caius Gabriel Cibber. The bronze sundial mounted on the top dates to 1725 and is by Thomas Wright.
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