Memorials & monuments · North West England
Thornton Sundial
In or near Sefton.
Thornton Sundial — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blundellsands & Crosby · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thornton Sundial is a memorial located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornton Sundial is a memorial located in North-West England. It serves as a timekeeping structure, notable for its design and historical significance. The sundial is a distinctive feature of the local landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5010, -3.0010
- District
- Sefton
- Parish
- Thornton
- Postcode
- L23 1TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sefton Central
- Nearest railway station
- Blundellsands & Crosby — 3 km
Sources
- osm: node/9060924565 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton Sundial?
- Thornton Sundial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L23 1TF), in the parish of Thornton.
- What is Thornton Sundial?
- Thornton Sundial — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornton Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Blundellsands & Crosby, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode L23 1TF.
- Is Thornton Sundial a protected site?
- Yes — Thornton Sundial is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is Thornton Sundial free to visit?
- Yes, Thornton Sundial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornton Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Blundellsands & Crosby, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L23 1TF.