Post box in Kilmallock, County Limerick

What is recorded here

Post box in Kilmallock has been taking letters since around 1890 and is still in good condition. There’s the danger of looking after yourself: nobody even considers letting you retire.

Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, erected c. 1890, with V.R. insignia and crown, set in rendered wall. Manufacturer's name appears on base in raised lettering: 'W.T. Allen & Co. London'.

This attractive item of street furniture, which is still in use and remains in good condition, is a fine example of early mass-produced cast-iron. The raised lettering and royal insignia enhance the design quality of the composition and is a reminder of Ireland's political past. It identified the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and remains a subtle and historic feature in the streetscape.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21813014

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