Survey Data
Reg No
14932005
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1900 - 1910
Coordinates
228015, 214445
Date Recorded
18/10/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, c.1905, with ER VII royal cipher with crown motif. Located at Killoughy Crossroads. Maker's name 'W.T Allen & Co. London' on base.
Appraisal
This cast-iron post box forms a modest though attractive addition to Killoughy Crossroads. The recognisable form and simple detail of this post box illustrate the artistic qualities of mass production at the time of its casting. It identifies the reign of Edward VII (1901-1910). The London firm of founders, W.T. Allen & Co., was in operation from 1881-1955.