Cross shaft used as a sundial

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Cross shaft used as a sundial

Image: © Richard Law Taken: 15 May 2019

Probably a medieval preaching cross shaft, cut down in the 18th century for use as a sundial (there is a small sundial on the upper surface) and Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300081892-sun-dial-in-churchyard-llandrillo#.XP1yz1xKjcs in 2003.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.922161
Longitude
-3.437776