Survey Data
Reg No
14914003
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1910 - 1920
Coordinates
205734, 222296
Date Recorded
14/10/2004
Date Updated
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Description
wall-mounted cast-iron post box, c.1900, with GR royal cipher and crown motif. Located on roadside at crossroads beside a church and water pump. Maker’s mark ‘W.T. Allen & Co. London’ to base.
Appraisal
Together with the brightly painted water pump, this cast-iron post box forms an attractive feature on the roadside. The simple form and design of the post box is enhanced by the lettering and royal cipher in high relief. The royal cipher identifies the reign of George V (1910-1921). The London firm of founders, W.T. Allen & Co., was in operation from 1881-1955.