These are an attractive and fascinating outside feature. The Sun dial shown is made from Bronze, with the time lines gilded. The outer surround is 17th century oak, and was designed to reflect certain architectural details from Hales Hall. During the afternoon hours the name of the hall is shown as a shadow on the dial scale.

The Armillary sphere was made for the herb garden at Raveningham hall.
It is 18" in diameter, and is set onto a purpose made pillar. It can be viewed when the gardens are open.