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Hill Of Tarvit, Sundial
Sundial (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Hill Of Tarvit, Sundial
Classification Sundial (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 301110
Site Number NO31SE 22.11
NGR NO 37913 11918
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/301110
- Council Fife
- Parish Cupar
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
Reference (February 2013)
The sundial is positioned in the east part of the Walled Garden at the foot of the steps, and is of two parts: a cuboid main part in grey sandstone with dial and damaged gnomons on four sides; moulded cap and ball finial above in the same stone; dated to early 18th century. The cube sits on a yellow sandstone pedestal with arch-top recessed panels, which has remnants of iron-work and other sockets suggesting previous use as a pier for iron railings or balustrade.
A fountain is noted in this position on the 1894 1:2,500 OS map and appears in a photograph of 1880.