Survey Data

Reg No

20852005


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Social


Original Use

Post box


In Use As

Post box


Date

1920 - 1960


Coordinates

133737, 73040


Date Recorded

09/07/2009


Date Updated

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Description

Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, installed c.1940, with raised "P&T" initials and foundry stamp "St. Johns Works Enniscorthy". Set into rendered pier.

Appraisal

This cast-iron post box, which is still in use, is an attractive item of street furniture. The Celtic Revival lettering adds artistic interest and is a reminder of the emerging national pride following Independence.