The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887)
MacGibbon, David, d. 1902, Ross, Thomas, 1839-1930 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 497
nes beingincised. The crowningobelisk resembles that ofthe dial at Newbattle.This is, however, a verycharacteristic feature ofthe architecture of theperiod, and is to be foundcrowning the pillars of theentrance gate at Pinkie,and at numerous otherplaces throughout thecountry. The measure-ments… … Fio. 1662. -Pinkie the face of the dial is 23|inches in breadth. SUNDIALS — 483 SUNDIALS West Pilton Farm, Granton, near Edin-burgh.—This dial (Fig. 1663) stands in thefarm-house garden. It surmounts a shortmodern Doric column. The dial has only oneface, and, judging from the rounded appearanceof…
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