What is recorded here
Cast-iron post box, c.1890, with V.R. insignia and crown, set in brick wall of railway station.
This post box is a good example of early mass-produced cast-iron work, with raised features, which enhance the design. The royal cipher and crown motif are of special interest as a physical reminder of Ireland's relationship to the British Empire.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20828106
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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