Survey Data
Reg No
21904413
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1850 - 1930
Coordinates
129046, 125389
Date Recorded
23/07/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron letter box, installed c. 1890, bearing raised lettering to hood over opening and manufacture's name to base of front (south-west) elevation. Mounted in rough-cast render pier with render plinth and capping forming part of entrance to presbytery associated with Saint Ita's Roman Catholic Church.
Appraisal
An interesting roadside feature which was manufactured by the W.T Allen and Company Foundry (1881-1951), who were based in London. This letter box does not feature a royal crown and insignia motifs that are often associated with post boxes manufactured by this London based company, however it appears that this cipher may has been removed following the formation of the Irish Free State.