Post box in Cleaghmore, County Galway

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What is recorded here

Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, c.1870, with royal cipher of Queen Victoria. Set in rubble limestone wall and still in use.

The modest design of this post box is enhanced by the royal cipher with crown motif, which enlivens the appearance of this otherwise functional object. It identifies the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and is a subtle historical artefact. Many pre-Independence post boxes were simply repainted green and retained their royal insignia. Smaller boxes such as this were erected at less busy locations.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 30333036

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