Post box in Castleroberts, County Limerick

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Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, c. 1890, with crown and royal insignia of Queen Victoria. Set in rubble limestone wall. Manufactured by W.T. Allen and Co. London.

This attractive cast-iron post box, with its is Queen Victoria monogram is of technical interest for its cast-iron construction. The crown and raised lettering, in particular, are design features of artistic note.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21902125

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