Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
8393
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
21/04/1988  
Date of Amendment
19/11/1990  
Name of Property
Pillar Box on corner below Minfor  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Powys  
Community
Machynlleth  
Town
 
Locality
 
Easting
274600  
Northing
300970  
Street Side
NE  
Location
Around the corner from main (A487) road; on pavement close to railed grounds of Minfor (former Vane Almshouses).  

Description


Broad Class
Communications  
Period
 

History
 

Exterior
Late Cl9/early C20 (before l904) with embossed inscription: "A HANDYSIDE & COMPANY, DERBY AND LONDON". Circular cast-iron pillar box of standard design, fluted rim to shallow domed cap. "POST OFFICE" lettering to frieze with letter opening between, moulded base. Curved door with collection plate over embossed "VR" monogram.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Included for its group value in this specially fine Conservation Area.  

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