Listed Building record MDO10302 - Pillar Box, Barnes Cross, Cornford Hill, Bishop's Caundle
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Summary
Pillar Box dated 1853 situated at Barnes Cross, Cornford Hill. Made of cast iron in a non-standard design including a polygonal plan with moulded plinth, cornice and peaked top. Believed to be the oldest of its type in public service.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pillar box at Barres Cross. 1853. Non-standard, polygonal plan having moulded plinth. Believed to be the oldest pillar-box in public use. <3>
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1:2500 scale, 1979 (Map). SWX1197.
(ST 9311 1177) L B (NAT)
<2> DOE (HHR), List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: West Dorset Amendment, 16 September 1987 (Scheduling record). SDO17523.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 887714 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 693 117 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61SE |
| Civil Parish | Holwell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887714
Record last edited
Jan 18 2022 11:59AM
