Garden Sundials

The Garden Sundial has marked the passage of time since time began and the earliest known sundials were the shadow clock obelisks of Ancient Egypt. Elaborate or simple in style the basic function of a garden sundial is to tell the time by means of a shadow casting gnomen on the sundial face. The garden sundial in England has evolved over the years to become an attractive garden ornament as well as a rudimentary means of telling the time when out in the garden. They were often inscribed in Regency times such as this charming verse inscribed on a sundial from 1674 " I stand among ye summer flowers to tell ye passing of the hours".

Arcadian Wall Sundial

The Haddonstone Arcadian Sundial is designed for south facing walls and includes the gnomen. This decorative Arcadian wall mounted sundial adds an extra stunning feature to your landscape design. The dial clock details are in stone relief. It is a pleasing functional ornament that will blend in with and enhance any plain brick or stone wall. Climbing plants could be planted on either side of the sundial to add to the overall ambiance of a reflection on days gone by.

Arcadian Sundial

The Arcadian Sundial is a vertical sundial which takes into account latitude, longitude and the angle of the wall to the sun.These sundials can mark the passing of the year through both equinoxes from Summer Solstice to Mid Winter.

Sundials for the Garden

A beautiful Sundial for the Garden on a plinth makes an attractive and useful garden ornament. The Haddonstone Cast Stone Baluster Sundial Plinth features cyma reversa moulding to both the square base and table. In each corner the table top has been decorated with vermiculated rustication. Sundials for the garden are an excellent choice for a substantial special gift. It would complement the Baluster Bird Bath and Table.

Brass Sundial

A brass sundial is a striking alternative to a stone sundial and can be purchased on its own or attached to a stone plinth. A brass sundial is often decorated with flowers or leaves and is a wonderful gift for a retirement or other special occasion.

Wall Mounted Sundial

Dependant on where a wall mounted sundial is placed and calibrated various degrees of accuracy will be achieved. A wall facing anywhere between South East and South West is the best choice. An East facing wall mounted dial will show the morning hours and a west facing dial the afternoon hours. A North facing dial will only show early morning and late evening hours during summer. When choosing the size of a wall dial consider how far away a person reading the dial will be.