Lord Kelvin's Sundial, South Terrace, Gilmorehill Campus, University Of Glasgow is a Grade B listed building in the Glasgow City local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 1 December 2011. Sundial.

Lord Kelvin's Sundial, South Terrace, Gilmorehill Campus, University Of Glasgow

WRENN ID: fallow-lead-yew
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Glasgow City
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 1 December 2011
Type: Sundial
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Possibly William Thomson, Baron Kelvin of Largs, or his father, James Thomson, mid-later 19th century. Sandstone terrestrial globe incorporating 4 slate sundials with zinc gnomen, mounted on circular pedestal; surmounting horizontal sundial. Pedestal inscribed 'Horas non numero nisi serenas' ('I only count the bright hours'); surmounting crown inscribed with astrological symbols and dates.

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