sundial

sundial is a astronomical instrument or small monument.

Also recorded as sun dial.

Overview

Its recorded use is measurement of time. Catalogue entries for instruments state maker, signature, completeness and working condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

device that tells the time of day by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Sundial”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q80793: sundial
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