Powder Mill Post - Gorley Bushes, Fritham, Hampshire, UK
Posted by: 
Dragontree
N 50° 55.590 W 001° 40.356
30U E 593288 N 5642490
This old historical artefact is a hidden gem in the New Forest.
Waymark Code: WM9PQP
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/15/2010
Views: 4
The Powder Mill Post has a plaque which reads:
'Powder Mill Post
This post box was put here by the
Shultze gunpowder factory, which
operated near Eyeworth pond from the
1860s until the early 20th century.
The post box was erected to make the
postman's life easier in the days before
delivery vans.
Postal charges were one penny for
letters and half a penny for newspapers
(in the days when there were 240 pence
to the pound!).
The post box was recently restored by
the Forestry Commission.'
The post box is near the car park in the corner by the road to Eyeworth pond under the trees. Further information on the factory can be viewed on the website below.
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque and Post Box
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Forestry Commission
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1860
Related Website: [Web Link]
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