Survey Data
Reg No
21904409
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1860 - 1900
Coordinates
127851, 123754
Date Recorded
22/07/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron letter box, installed c. 1880. Raised royal insignia of Queen Victoria and crown cipher to front (south-west), having manufacture's name to base. Panelled surround to door, and raised lettering to letter slot hood.
Appraisal
This attractive letter box is ideally situated fronting directly onto a road within the village of Ashford. It is a fine example of the mass produced cast-iron items manufactured by the W.T Allen and Company (1881-1951) of London. The inclusion of the royal crown and insignia add artistic and historical interest to this pleasing piece of street furniture.