Victorian Post Box - Charlton, Wiltshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 50° 59.777 W 002° 08.236
30U E 560541 N 5649765
A Victorian post box in a wall in the small village of Charlton.
Waymark Code: WM9X5H
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/09/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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This well-maintained post box can be seen in this stone wall. It is along a quiet village road.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Charlton is famous for its crater which was found in 1963 in a potato field at nearby Manor Farm. It caused much speculation and was referred to the Home Office for investigation.

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

Is this post box still in use?: Monday to Friday 4.45pm, Saturday 11.30am

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: POST OFFICE

Manufacturer Inscription: WT Allen & Co, London (1881-1901)
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