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Latitude: 53.517 / 53°31'1"N
Longitude: -2.2133 / 2°12'47"W
OS Eastings: 385956
OS Northings: 402274
OS Grid: SD859022
Mapcode National: GBR DR2.F8
Mapcode Global: WHB98.ZV7Q
Plus Code: 9C5VGQ8P+QM
Entry Name: Gpo Pillar Box to West of Junction with Blackley Park Road
Listing Date: 3 October 1974
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1247606
English Heritage Legacy ID: 457193
Also known as: Penfold pillar box on Rochdale Road, Manchester
ID on this website: 101247606
Location: Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9
County: Manchester
Electoral Ward/Division: Harpurhey
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Manchester
Traditional County: Lancashire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater Manchester
Church of England Parish: Blackley St Peter
Church of England Diocese: Manchester
Tagged with: Pillar box Penfold post box
MANCHESTER
SD80SE ROCHDALE ROAD, Harpurhey 698-1/3/710 (West side) 03/10/74 GPO pillar box to west of junction with Blackley Park Road
II
GPO pillar box. Of type dating from 1859-79, known as "Hexagonal Penfold". Cast-iron. Hexagonal section, approx. 2m high, with moulded base lettered "COCHRANE / & CO / DUDLEY", semi-hexagonal door with ornamental monogram "VR", band with posting slot in front and "POST" on sides, frieze with Royal Arms, moulded cornice with band of large beads, and shallow ogee cap of acanthus leaves with ball-flower finial. The only surviving free-standing Victorian pillar box in the city.
Listing NGR: SD8595602274
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