Hi, Francine -- yes, sundials were used to give times for church offices, in
(sunny) daylight. In
the middle of the night, I suppose monks could have used marked candles. If
no one on the list can help, try www.sundials.co.uk and send them your
queries.
Christine Buckley
----- Original Message -----
From: Francine Nicholson <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 01 March 2000 17:03
Subject: Sundials & Churchyards
> Hello people:
>
> This is a bit off-topic, but I'm hoping the listmembers can help
> with these questions that are puzzling several friends:
>
> - What method of keeping time did medieval monks use so that they
> would known when to chant the office?
>
> - When were sundials first used in England?
>
> - Why do sundials so often appear in English churchyards? What was
> the conneciton of sundial to church activity?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Francine Nicholson
>
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