High Street, Cambourne

Notes

The first postbox in the UK bearing the King Charles III cypher was unveiled on July 12, 2024, on High Street in Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. Located near 5 High Street, CB23 6JX (outside Greens Coffee Shop), this new, red pillar box features the "C II R" cypher and a Tudor Crown, marking a 170-year-old royal tradition. Imported Colin National directory #65

Created

09/02/2026

Updated

13/03/2026

Date in service

12/07/2024

Reg No

CB23550

Grid reference

TL 32054 59546

Road

High Street

Location (from coordinates)

Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Coordinates

52.2183103,-0.0683944

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Timeline

Installed12 Jul 2024
First photo7 Mar 2026
Last recorded visit12 Mar 2026 by Emma H
Latest photo13 Mar 2026

History

When this listing was created, when it was approved and by whom, what was changed (and who approved each correction), and any merges.

3 Mar 2026, 16:14Manufacturer changed from – to Machan Engineering Ltd by LukeApproved on 3 Mar 2026, 16:14 by Luke
3 Mar 2026, 16:13Design variant / Subtype changed from Standard cylindrical to Type K by LukeApproved on 3 Mar 2026, 16:13 by Luke
23 Feb 2026, 12:38Name changed from Great Cambourne to High Street, Cambourne by ModdyApproved on 23 Feb 2026, 12:38 by Moddy

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Luke
The box was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire alongside local school children, with a commemorative plaque fitted to the rear. A small but significant piece of postal history.
11 Feb 2026, 11:27
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Charles III
7 Mar 2026, 17:18

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