What is recorded here
Cast-iron wall-mounted post box, c.1880, with royal insignia of Queen Victoria and crown. Maker's mark, 'W.T. Allen & Co. London', to base and 'Post Office' to letter slot. Set in rubble retaining wall of graveyard of Church of Ireland.
This attractive post box has simple, well designed lettering and crown which enhance its modest form. It is still in use after about 130 years.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 41310062
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Picture notes
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Stephan van Helden, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
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