Sundial, North Garden, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh is a Grade A listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 December 1970. Sundial.

Sundial, North Garden, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh

WRENN ID: north-sentry-jet
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 December 1970
Type: Sundial
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

John Mylne, 1633. Multi-facetted polyhedron stone sundial set on carved and moulded hexagonal pedestal, centrally situated on wide, tiered, 3-stepped, moulded and panelled hexagonal base. Sundial with 10 triangular side faces, each with carved figures and geometric shaped sinkings, including hemispheres and hearts, some with metal gnomons. One with carved grotesque head. Carved heraldic devices to underside with MR and CR insignia (see Notes). Pedestal with carved acanthus leaf decoration.

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