Pillar Box on corner below Minfor, Machynlleth, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.592 / 52°35'31"N

Longitude: -3.8526 / 3°51'9"W

OS Eastings: 274600

OS Northings: 300970

OS Grid: SH746009

Mapcode National: GBR 92.9VDZ

Mapcode Global: WH57G.S3MQ

Plus Code: 9C4RH4RW+RX

Entry Name: Pillar Box on corner below Minfor

Listing Date: 21 April 1988

Last Amended: 19 November 1990

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 8393

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300008393

Location: Around the corner from main (A487) road; on pavement close to railed grounds of Minfor (former Vane Almshouses).

County: Powys

Community: Machynlleth

Built-Up Area: Machynlleth

Traditional County: Montgomeryshire

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Exterior

Late Cl9/early C20 (before l904) with embossed inscription: "A HANDYSIDE & COMPANY, DERBY AND LONDON". Circular cast-iron pillar box of standard design, fluted rim to shallow domed cap. "POST OFFICE" lettering to frieze with letter opening between, moulded base. Curved door with collection plate over embossed "VR" monogram.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its group value in this specially fine Conservation Area.

External Links

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Pillar Box on corner below Minfor

A Grade II Listed Building in Machynlleth, Powys

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Exterior

Reasons for Listing

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