Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
7013
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
16/12/1976
Date of Amendment
04/11/2005
Name of Property
Pillar Box in Forecourt of Brecknock Museum
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Brecon
Town
Brecon
Locality
Easting
304627
Northing
228433
Street Side
SW
Location
In front of main entrance to Brecknock Museum, backing onto railings.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
This formerly stood by the Castle of Brecon Hotel in Castle Square, and later by Honddu Bridge, The Promenade. It is an example of the hexagonal cast-iron pillar-box designed by J W Penfold in 1865; produced 1866 to 1879 by Cochrane and Co. At time of inspection painted in the authentic green used before introduction of "Pillar box red".
Exterior
Hexagonal cast-iron pillar-box with plinth bearing maker's name. Ogee domed top decorated with foliage; oval finial, rim with pellet decoration. Royal arms below rim, with inscription "Post Office" flanking slot. Monogram "VR" on door, and, in moulded surround, details of collection times.
Interior
Reason for designation
Rare surviving example of this design of post box. Group value with Museum.
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