Victorian Wall Post Box - Hurstbourne Priors, near Whitchurch, Hampshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ntpayne
N 51° 13.083 W 001° 22.467
30U E 613525 N 5675329
A Victorian wall post box in Hurstbourne Priors near Whitchurch in Hampshire, UK
Waymark Code: WMZT5N
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/01/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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A Victorian wall post box in Hurstbourne Priors near Whitchurch in Hampshire, UK. It is on a wall opposite and just along from the village church. It is in a very poor condition but still in daily use. It has an interesting inscription of 'CLEARED BY' below the letter slot
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
A small village about two miles from Whitchurch. Hardly any modern houses have been built.


Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Poor

Is this post box still in use?: Yes: Mon-Fri 4.00pm Sat 7.00am

Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: Yes

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Yes

Manufacturer Inscription: Smith & Hawkes, Eagle Foundry Broad St Birmingham (1856-71)

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