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 VR Post Box, The Old Mill, Wales.
N 51° 38.720 W 003° 11.372
30U E 486885 N 5721609
VR Post Office Letter Box, Gelligroes Mill, Pontllanfraith, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMD9QY
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/10/2011
Views: 1
The Old Water Mill, Gelligroes, on the west bank of the Sirhowy River, near Pontllanfraith, was built in the 17th century. The water mill ground grain for local farmers.
It fell into disuse and disrepair, and was derelict by the late 80s.
The mill was repaired and opened to the public in 1993.
The mill now has a radio museum and a candle-making workshop, which has a Royal Warrant to make candles for Prince Charles. The Mill is also home to the Arthur Moore Amateur Radio Society. Visitors to the Mill can learn about Arthur Moore who received the SOS transmission from the Titanic and have a go at transmitting around the world. Opening Times: Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm ....
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The Old Mill, Gelligroes, A Water Mill built in the 17th Century and was once a favoured source of grain milling for the local crop farmers.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Average,
Is this post box still in use?: 4.15pm Monday to Friday, 11am Saturday
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: YES, VR embossed
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Non That I can see
Manufacturer Inscription: No Manufacturer. Anonymous
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