This unique sundial is an analemmatic sundial, also known as a horizontal sundial, skillfully blending the craftsmanship of metalwork and stonework. Its ingenious design is the creation of Ian Naylor, an educator affiliated with Stafford College.

To use the sundial will require a person to stand on the metal plate on the appropriate month and if the sun is shining then the shadow from the person will fall on or near the stones and tell the time

Rebecca Guy

January 21, 2022

This Millennium Sundial is located at Broc Hill, near to Milford and Brocton. It can be used to tell the time sunshine permitting, or can function as a seat from which to enjoy the extensive view over Staffordshire towards Shropshire and Derbyshire.

It is one part of a pair commissioned by the Berkswich Millennium Sculpture Group to commemorate the Millennium. The other sundial is located at Berkswich Primary School, Walton on the Hill.

To use the sundial a person has to stand on the metal plate, on the appropriate month. If the sun is shining then the shadow from the person will fall on or near the stones and tell the time!

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Brocton, Stafford, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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