Monument record MDO50871 - Late C19 or early C20 sundial east of Chipman's Lodge, Over Compton

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Summary

A sundial is marked at this location on historic OS maps, and is visible in 1947 APs.

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A sundial is marked at this location from the 2nd ed OS map, and is visible in 1947 within a circular garden feature with axial paths. <1, 2>


<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2, Dorset V.15 (Map). SDO11594.

<2> Royal Air Force, 1947, 1974-4139 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21808.

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  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2. paper. 1:2500. Dorset V.15.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. 1974-4139.

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Location

Grid reference ST 5930 1688 (point)
Map sheet ST51NE
Civil Parish Over Compton; Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 24 2026 12:17PM

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