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Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, c. 1890, with inscribed VR raised lettering, and raised crown motif. Set in rubble limestone wall. Manufacturer's name on base: 'W.T. Allen & Co. London.'
An important feature in the streetscape, this post box represents an early surviving example of mass-produced cast-iron ware. The raised elements serve to enhance the artistic design quality of the composition, while the raised crown motif is of particular significance as a tangible reminder of the period when Ireland formed part of the British Empire.

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