Survey Data
Reg No
20854141
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1870 - 1900
Coordinates
177201, 68277
Date Recorded
14/04/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, installed c.1885. Victoria Regina royal cipher and crown over letter slot with projecting canopy over slot hood with raised lettering. Set in rubble limestone wall.
Appraisal
This post box is an important historic feature which adds context to the social and urban fabric of the town. Although the design is simple, the high relief casting of the lettering and crown are well-executed and demonstrate the high quality casting that was possible during the late nineteenth century.