Post box in Rochestown, County Cork (20987053)

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What is recorded here

Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, installed c.1880, having panelled door and raised lettering in relief to letter slot.

A simple, well-designed cast-iron post box which is an example of the high quality casting techniques that were in use during the late nineteenth century in the production of street furniture.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20987053

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