In 2017, High Peak Borough Council reported that a sundial had been returned to the Spiral Mound in Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens for the first time since the 1960s.
The project also added two curved benches and an interpretation board explaining the historic mound, and repaired footpaths.
The Friends of the Pavilion Gardens led the project, using an £8,000 grant from Tesco Bags of Help.
A photograph taken in June 2023 shows the pillar without its dial. Its present condition has not been confirmed.
Chairman of the Friends Brian Shepherd said: “It is fantastic to have finally finished this project which the Friends of the Pavilion Gardens have worked hard on for many months. The seating is being used by many people and the sundial and information board bring people to the Spiral Mound.”
Councillor Tony Kemp, Executive Councillor with responsibility for the Pavilion Gardens at High Peak Borough Council, said: “I’d like to congratulate the Friends who volunteer their time and energy to making sure the Gardens remains an attractive place to visit.
“I know this project has been a real labour of love for the group and one of the members in particular who worked with a local firm to design and build the benches. It’s also great to see a sundial returned to the Spiral Mound for the first time in decades.”
For the latest information about events and things to do at Pavilion Gardens, go to www.paviliongardens.co.uk
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