A vertical sundial , as the name implies, has its dial mounted vertically, usually on the wall of a building. in distinction to a horizontal dial which has its dial plate placed horizontally, either on the ground or on a pedestal.
  Geographical location Dial Type
Vertical		 Latitude/Longitude
53° 01'N 2° 39'W
St. Michael's Church, Marbury, Cheshire
 Photo By
 Frank Parker 		British Grid Reference
SJ 560 457
The Millenium Sundial

This modern vertical sundial is situated over the south door of the church, with the Latin inscription:
ANNO DOMINI MM.
In the year of our Lord 2000
The gnomon indicates that the building is aligned approximately South-West. The hour numerals are Roman and since the vertical hourline is at "I", the dial is set for British Summer Time, one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ( or Universal Time, (U.T.))
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