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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Pillar box at Barres Cross. 1853. Non-standard, polygonal plan having moulded plinth. Believed to be the oldest pillar-box in public use. <3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1979.
  • <2> Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: West Dorset Amendment. 16 September 1987.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887714.

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Location

Grid reference ST 693 117 (point)
Map sheet ST61SE
Civil Parish Holwell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • 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

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