Barry Square in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Late Eighteenth Century Sundial

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 20, 2018

1. Late Eighteenth Century Sundial Marker

Inscription. From the Abbey at Storrington, Sussex, England.

Erected by Trinity College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 41° 44.945′ N, 72° 41.51′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Barry Square. It can be reached from Summit Street. Marker and sundial base are adjacent to the Chapel Garden, on the Trinity College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Summit Street, Hartford CT 06106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley

and in the Knowledge Corridor.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brownell Hall (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Howard Brownell (about 400 feet away); Hartford Vietnam War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Griffin A. Stedman (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thomas McManus (approx. 0.7 miles away); Park History (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Park History (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Regarding Late Eighteenth Century Sundial. The sundial is missing.

Also see . . .
1. Trinity College, Hartford CT. (Submitted on October 14, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Abbey, Storrington at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 14, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Late Eighteenth Century Sundial Base and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 20, 2018

2. Late Eighteenth Century Sundial Base and Marker

Photographed by Fred Sawyer, August 16, 2022

3. Late Eighteenth Century Sundial Marker

The sundial's removal was temporary. It is now back in its original location.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Fred Sawyer of Manchester, Connecticut.