Victorian Wall Post Box - Newton Valence near Alton - Hampshire - UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ntpayne
N 51° 05.350 W 000° 58.113
30U E 642265 N 5661703
A Victorian wall post box in Newton Valence near Alton in Hampshire, UK.
Waymark Code: WM1208M
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/22/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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A Victorian wall post box in Newton Valence near Alton in Hampshire, UK. It can be found where Newton Lane becomes Hallam Lane and is on the cottage called, 'Old Post Office Cottage'. It is box number GU34 8.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
A small village to the west of Alton.


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

Is this post box still in use?: Yes: Mon-Fri 4.00pm Sat 10.00am

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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