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 Stephen Holehan Sundials ™

"The Yorkshire Sundial Maker"

Armillary Spheres and Horizontal sundials expertly crafted with personalised engraving.

 These beautifully engraved  garden sundials are all accurately calculated & individually made to order.

 Bespoke sundial makers based in Yorkshire U.K.     Tel.  01977 680118       

 email:    stephen-holehan@outlook.com   

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Stephen Holehan Bespoke Sundial Maker
Stephen Holehan Bespoke Sundial Maker

"The Yorkshire Sundial Maker"


Stephen Holehan Bespoke Sundial Maker

Stephen has been making Armillary and Horizontal sundials for over 20 years.  Based in the Historic village of Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire. Trained at York St. John College, in 3 dimensional design education, He has always been a passionate designer/maker and also a keen gardener; 'Stephen Holehan Sundials' was born after a 20 year career in Design Technology Education with a decision to take a leap in the dark and set up his own creative business.  He is passionate about making high quality Armillary spheres in smaller sizes up to half a meter in diameter & stunning horizontal sundials that are all individually calculated for their exact place of location.  All His work is beautifully engraved with personalised inscriptions and mottos  created with a fusion of modern CNC technology and hand crafted skills which go back to his teenage years of  building model boats, aircraft and trains; the later he still does! 

Stephen believes firmly that working closely  with  his clients ensures  that the sundial they want is the dial they get. Working from a purpose built workshop where he lives - Sundials are clearly a passion.




HRH Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Sundial- Gunnerside Yorkshire Dales-Stephen Holehan Sundials
Stephen with one of his bespoke commissions.
Ex RAF Church Fenton 'Gate Guardian' commission - Stephen Holehan Sundials
Stephen's Sundial Garden   ©Stephen_Holehan_Sundials.
Bespoke Armillary sphere   ©Stephen_Holehan_Sundials.

Please note. Stephen has removed some of his products in the lead up to retirement early next year. When materials stock has been used up it will not be replaced. The Virgo and Orion spheres are no longer available, I am also not undertaking any new bespoke one off designs. This has been a really hard decision to make.

UPDATE: 27-09-2024   MY ORDER BOOK IS NOW CLOSED;


UPDATE: 27-11-2024 Business is now closed until further notice


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