Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
87452
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
30/12/2005  
Date of Amendment
30/12/2005  
Name of Property
Pillar box outside NatWest Bank  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Conwy  
Community
Conwy  
Town
Conwy  
Locality
Walled town  
Easting
278261  
Northing
377544  
Street Side
 
Location
Standing as a pair with a telephone call-box immediately outside NatWest Bank.  

Description


Broad Class
 
Period
 

History
A pillar box of the type introduced by the GPO in 1904, cast by McDowall Steven & Co of Glasgow. It is shown on the 1913 Ordnance Survey.  

Exterior
A cylindrical cast-iron pillar box painted red, on a black base with founder's name in raised letters. The hinged door bears the royal cipher of Edward VII and incorporates a horizontal posting aperture. The box has a projecting shallow domed cap with fluted cornice.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Listed as an early letter box that is a prominent feature within the townscape  

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