Victorian Pillar Box - Ninian Road, Cardiff, Wales, UK
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N 51° 30.010 W 003° 10.374
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A disused Victorian Pillar Box that is being engulfed by the neighbouring tree.
Waymark Code: WMH43V
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/19/2013
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Not only is the tree wrapping itself around this pillar box but its roots are also growing upwards to such an extent that the door of the pillar box can no longer be opened. The pillar box, has therefore had to be decomissioned!
The manufacturers lettering has also been engulfed by the roots.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The disused pillar box is on the pavement of Ninian Road in the Cardiff suburb of Roath, just across the road from Roath Park flower garden.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Average
Is this post box still in use?: No
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR Embossed
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Maybe but buried
Manufacturer Inscription: Unreadable
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