CHILMARK STONE VERTICAL SUNDIAL

This sundial is sited on the front elevation of Trinity Hospital, Salisbury
and was just one element of an award winning conservation project judged by the
Carved in the local Chilmark stone the dial was reproduced precisely from the fragmented and heavily weathered remains of the original which dated from c.1702
Chilmark stone is a particular favourite of mine. It has a fine texture facilitating precise carving, sharp arisses and has a unique and variagated olive green colour.