Tag: Martock Market Cross Sundial

MARTOCK MARKET CROSS: ‘THE PINNACLE’

GRADE II ❖ Medieval base. 6-metre Column dated 1741. One sundial face also has that date. All but plinth block entirely rebuilt 1982. The fluted Tuscan column was perhaps copied from a similar one at Wilton. 8m NW of Yeovil. 50.970 / -2.7666 /  ST462192

DIAL

The images were taken starting from approx. NW, moving counter-clockwise. All four faces are included, some clearer than others. The various gnomon styles are shown. I have divided the photos into 2 blocks for simplicity. The dial is topped with a ball finial, which in turn supports an attractive weathervane.

As if this sundial were not enough, Martock’s very fine All Saints church has an excellent cube dial over the gateway: ALL SAINTS . MARTOCK . CUBE DIAL

MARTOCK HISTORY CLUB has a good article about the dial and other local features of interest.

GSS Category: Market Cross; Column Dial; Pinnacle Dial; Cube Dial

All photos: Keith Salvesen