Hilton, Marston and Hoon

Memorial
Title

Hilton, Marston and Hoon - Sundial

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Locations

Last known location:
Roma's Garden
Egginton Road
Hilton
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE65 5FG

NGR:
SK 24783 30686 ±4m

Location details:
On the south side of the road between Peacroft Lane and Willowfields.

Type

Overall type: Sundial.

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A moulded stone pillar supporting a horizontal brass dial plate and gnomon and accompanied by a recumbent oblong stainless steel plaque on a stone backboard. The incised inscription on the dial plate is in decorative sentence case lettering and the hour markings are in capital roman numerals. The incised inscription on the plaque is in upright capital block lettering infilled in black

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Sun dial	Stone, brass	1000	320	320	Good
Plaque	Stainless steel	175	230	2	Good
Backboard	Stone	210	270	25	Good
Dimensions in millimetres unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Dial plate:

Make time save time. While time lasts. All time is no time. When time is past.

Plaque:

HILTON MARSTON HOON
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED
AND FELL IN ALL CONFLICTS
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Administration

Custodians:
The custodians are believed to be the Hilton and Marston History Group.

Local Authorities:
Local authorities are Hilton Parish Council, South Derbyshire District Council and Derbyshire County Council.

History

4th August, 2014: Unveiled by Mr David Tarbard and dedicated by local clergy.

4th August, 2014: Surveyed by Roy Branson

References

4th August, 2014: Order of Service for the dedication ceremony.

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