Survey Data
Reg No
21903718
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1860 - 1900
Coordinates
141097, 132973
Date Recorded
07/08/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron letter box, installed c. 1880, having royal insignia and cipher above letter slot. Raised lettering to letter slot hood, raised panel moulding to the door and maker's stamp to base. Mounted within dressed rubble stone wall facing north overlooking a road junction.
Appraisal
Dating from the reign of Queen Victoria, this cast-iron post box forms an attractive piece of roadside furniture illustrating Ireland's historic past. The box features some simple artistic details which include its royal insignia, cipher and mouldings, which could be easily reproduced during the casting process. Overlooking a road junction, the box is well situated to offer the postal service to members of the surrounding community and passers by.