Listed Building record MDR10023 - Former Stone Post Box, Church Street, Horsley

Former stone post box, Church Street, Horsley, built in 1869. 'Early post box built of local sandstone. Approximately 9ft high by 5ft wide, roof-shaped at the top. Described in September 1970 as being in very good condition, having been repaired by the Parish Council 'a few years ago'.' (1) 'The letter box was demolished by a vehicle on September 8 2004, with damage including breakage of the large triangular capstone. The stones were cleared to a site belonging to the Parish Council, in the hope that it will be rebuilt.' (2) It has since been rebuilt. From the National Heritage List for England: 'PARISH OF HORSLEY CHURCH STREET SK 34 SE 4/28 (South Side) Old Post Box opposite Horsley School II Pillar box. 1869. Coursed squared Coxbench sandstone. Tall square pillar with large stone coping to top and small opening to east side, now covered by C20 plaque inscribed 'This unique pillar box was built in 1869 from Coxbench stone for the village of Horsley. It ceased to be used in 1887'. Listing NGR: SK3778944454.' (3)