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Reference Number
8686
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
04/08/1988
Date of Amendment
29/02/1996
Name of Property
Pillar Box on corner with Erw Wen
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Welshpool
Town
Locality
Welshpool
Easting
323199
Northing
307906
Street Side
N
Location
Set into grass verge at rear of rounded angle to pavement, on the E side of Erw Wen.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
Exterior
Very rare example of cast-iron E VIII R pillar box of 1936 date. Circular red painted stem with domed cap and fluted rim. Weather projection over curved door with raised surrounds to letter opening and collection plate. Crowned monogram with thick interlaced letters over POST OFFICE lettering. Moulded base painted black.
Crowned monogram of exceptional historic importance because King Edward VIII abdicated before has coronation.
Interior
Reason for designation
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