Post box in Mullingar

Freestanding cast-iron pillar box, erected c.1890, having moulded necking, a shallow domed cap and raised 'VR' cipher to the door. Set on a footpath to the east side of Mullingar.

This standard cast-iron pillar box, which is still in use, is an important feature in the streetscape to the east side of Mullingar. It represents a good example of early-surviving mass-produced cast-iron work, incorporating profiled details contributing significantly to the design aesthetic of the composition. The V R motif identifies the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and is a subtle feature of historical importance. One of the few examples of a pillar box in Westmeath.