Survey Data
Reg No
14819282
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1870 - 1890
Coordinates
205734, 205613
Date Recorded
07/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, erected c.1880, with VR royal cipher and crown motif above letter slot. Set in random coursed limestone wall. Maker’s mark ‘W.T. Allen & Co. London' to base.
Appraisal
This type of cast-iron post box, found throughout Ireland, is both socially and technically important. Dating to a time when the postal service was of great importance to the social interactions of the community and those further afield. This functional object has been enhanced by the high relief royal insignia which identifies the reign of Victoria (1837-1901). The London firm of founders, W.T. Allen & Co., was in operation from 1881-1955.