Victorian Wall Post Box - Little Barrington, near Burford - Oxfordshire - UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ntpayne
N 51° 48.758 W 001° 42.133
30U E 589462 N 5740996
A Victorian wall post box in Little Barrington near Burford in the county of Oxfordshire, UK.
Waymark Code: WM11QYA
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/06/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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A Victorian wall post box in Little Barrington near Burford in the county of Oxfordshire, UK. This is a nice early Smith & Hawkes box and is number OX18 420. It can be found on the wall of a house overlooking the green just up from Middle Road.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
A rural village full of cottages built with Oxford stone


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

Is this post box still in use?: Yes: Mon-Fri 4.00pm Sat 8.15am

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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