Building record 2929/0/16 - Wall-mounted post box, Main Street
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Summary
A wall-mounted post box dating to the reign of Queen Victoria. Locally listed building.
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Full Description
{1} A wall-mounted post box dating to the reign of Queen Victoria. It is situated in Main Street and is mounted within a stone wall. It has ‘VR’ in raised letters above the opening. The letters are separated by a crown motif. The opening has a flap with a projecting hood above. Wall mounted post boxes first came into use in 1857.This example is still in use today.
<1> West Northamptonshire Council, 2022, Cottesbrooke Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, p. 92 (Policy Document). SNN113747.
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- <1> SNN113747 Policy Document: West Northamptonshire Council. 2022. Cottesbrooke Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan. p. 92.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7113 7350 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COTTESBROOKE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:15PM
