South Sundial, Newbattle Abbey House is a Grade A listed building in the Midlothian local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 22 January 1971. Sundial. 1 related planning application.

South Sundial, Newbattle Abbey House

WRENN ID: lesser-string-flax
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Midlothian
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 22 January 1971
Type: Sundial
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Octagonal sandstone sundial with 19th century pedestal. Octagonal base with 4 steps plus base; pedestal bears date 'A.D 1635'. 4 chimera on pedestal supporting dial-stone. Fluted base to dial-stone; fan design to underside; carved in 2 tiers; lower tier contains bronze gnomon in each panel; upper tier contains initials with coronet, Lothian sun motif with coronet, armorial panels, initials EWL (William, Earl of Lothian) and CAL (Annie, Countess of Lothian) and faces. 4 men's heads with scrolled beards above; surmounted by 4 balls and an obelisk decorated with carved foliage; and ball and needle finial above.

Find Similar Buildings

Detailed Attributes

Structured analysis including materials, construction techniques, architect attribution, and related listed building consent applications. Sign in or create a free account to view.

Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.