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Joseph Wilkes Sundial

Measham, Swadlincote DE12 7HB, UK
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Joseph Wilkes Sundial
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Joseph Wilkes Sundial
Joseph Wilkes Sundial
Joseph Wilkes Sundial
Joseph Wilkes Sundial
Joseph Wilkes Sundial
Joseph Wilkes Sundial
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Craig Henderson (02/15/2019)
What can I say about this beautiful historic landmark? The craftsmanship is second to none. The artwork rivals that of the Sistine Chapel. The location is pure excellence. Everyone knows that Joseph Wilkes was a local legend, the man was a business genius that helped transform Measham into the utopia it is today. But did you know he was a vampire hunter? Local legend states that this sundial was built to ward off evil spirits and stop the Measham Vampire Tragedy of 1793. Don't belive me? Visit the site and see for yourself. You can clearly see the image of a vampire being slain on the base of the sundial. Many believe that drinking cheap lager on the bench next to the sundial after 9pm is the only way to stop the vampire menace returning... Could it be true? I certainly haven't seen any vampires in Measham recently! Just visit this monument for yourself and feel the pure energy and essence. You won't regret it.
Ken Kralick (07/15/2018)
The mosaics of the sundial are artistic. Unfortunately the dial is offset and therefore inaccurate by several degrees. The grounds were filthy with litter.
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