Barnes Cross. Holwell, Bishop's Caundle
RareReignForm
Notes
This is recorded as oldest post box in public use. Dating from 1853, it features an unusual octagonal design, crafted by John M Butt & Co, of Gloucester. Standing at 5ft tall, it has a narrow, vertical posting slot, with a swinging flap. The manufacturer’s name is on either side of the slot.
Postbox details
- Reign / Cipher
- Queen Victoria
- Form
- Pillar Box
- Pattern
- –
- Design variant / Subtype
- Other (Western District Butt pattern (1853))
- Status
- Operational
- Finish
- Standard Red
- Added By
- The Post Box Buddies
- Created
- 21/02/2026
- Updated
- 04/06/2026
- Date in service
- 1853
- Reg No
- DT9 4
- PostboxMap ID
- Designation code
- -
- Grid reference
- ST 69302 11770
- Road
- Cornford Hill
- Location (from coordinates)
- Bishop's Caundle, Dorset, United Kingdom
Coordinates
50.90461,-2.437846
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Timeline
- Installed1 Jan 1853
- First photo6 Mar 2026
- Cypher verified13 Mar 2026
- Type verified13 Mar 2026
- Last confirmation13 Mar 2026
- Last recorded visit12 Mar 2026 by EmmaHarry
- Latest photo6 Mar 2026
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