VICTORIAN POST BOX TINTAGEL CORNWALL
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diddi
N 50° 39.806 W 004° 45.092
30U E 376212 N 5613862
Set in the Wall of The Old Post Office Tintagel
Waymark Code: WM2MY2
Location:
Date Posted: 11/23/2007
Views: 33
A small 14th century cottage converted in 1844 to a letter receiving office for the area. Closed in 1892 and now fitted out as a Victorian Post Office. Now owned by the National Trust, since 1903.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Rather out of place today as during the 19th Century most cottages were demolished to make way for hotels and lodging houses as interest turned to Tintagel Castle and the legend of Arthur.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Good
Is this post box still in use?: No
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Could not read, will try later
Manufacturer Inscription: Not listed
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