Monument record MAB22665 - HADDO HOUSE
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Summary
Sundial, erected in the late-19th Century to the south of Haddo House (MAB22622).
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16474
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8684 3473 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ83SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Methlick |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Sundial, erected in the late-19th Century to the south of Haddo House (MAB22622). It has a circular marble shaft with a good relief figure sculpture, with lions at the base carrying an open spherical copper dial and gnomon.
A watching brief in May 2024. A light-coloured clay pipe aligned east-west was located circa 1.9 m northeast of the northeastern edge of the base of the sundial. The pipe was supported in a matrix of stone, mortar, and sand. It is possible the pipe may have been associated with a water feature such as a fountain. The area surrounding the base of the sundial was heavily disturbed suggesting a larger feature previously stood in this location. Remains of a stone feature were located circa 6.1 m southeast of the base and extended circa 1 m northeast-southwest. The stones may be the remains of a low wall or edging feature around formal beds depicted on the 1st edition OS map. Alternatively, they may have been used as a foundation to the pathway around these earlier beds.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ83SE 42.36;
- NRHE Numlink: 266108;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ83SE0100;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16474 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/266108 (Haddo House, Private Garden, Sundial - trove.scot link)
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 6 2026 12:57PM
