Sundial In Front Of Acorn Bank House

The sundial in front of Acorn Bank House dates from the mid-17th century and is located in the village of Temple Sowerby. Originally situated at Millrigg, which is a quarter mile from Acorn Bank, the sundial features a cubic design that rests on a square stone base, centrally placed on an oval table supported by two turned balusters. The sundial plate and gnomon are missing. On opposite faces of the sundial are the coats-of-arms of the Dalston and Fallowfield families. The other two faces bear an inscription that reads: "Staie, Passenger, tell me my name and thy nature./Thy name is Dieall, I a mortal creature" and "Since my name and thy nature soe agree,/ Think of thyself when thou looks upon me."