Hi David,
> Here's a challenge for all you gnomonical cogniscenti............
> Is there any way in which Cyrus the Great (yes, I had to look him up, 
> too) can be linked to sundials. I suspect not, but maybe one or two of 
> you know better.
>   
Looking at his helmeted portrait via Google I can only suggest that his 
prominent nose would make a pretty good gnomon for a vertical dial at 
around 72° north.
I'm sure this doesn't help in the slightest but you did say 'any'. :-)

Best

Tony Moss
I kid you not - this is a genuine query that has been put to me. I don't 
have the answer. Do any of you?
David Brown
Somerton, Somerset, UK
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