Monument record MDO47986 - Letter box, Cowgrove, Pamphill
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Summary
An Edward VII Rex red cast iron box inserted in a brick boundary wall on the north verge, between the years 1901 and 1910.
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Full Description
Winston, John, 2024, Email from John Winston to Claire Pinder on 13 June 2024 (Verbal communication). SDO20709.
'Wall Letter Box on North side of Cowgrove Road, Pamphill parish, midway between two listed buildings Firs Farmhouse (List entry no. 1152924) and Walnut Farmhouse, 240m east. An Edward VII Rex red cast iron box in use, inserted in a brick boundary wall on the north verge, between the years 1901 and 1910. Condition complete, consummate with age. Installed for the benefit of postal services to the tenants of Mr Banks doubtless by request of his royal guest to Kingston Lacey house.'
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- --- SDO20709 Verbal communication: Winston, John. 2024. Email from John Winston to Claire Pinder on 13 June 2024.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 98712 00059 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Pamphill; Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 12:31PM
