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Building record TQ 67 SW 512 - George V pillar box, George and Dragon PH, London Road, Swanscombe
Summary
A George V pillar box, dating to the ealy-mid 20th century is located next to the George and Dragon Public House, London Road, Swanscombe. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on availalable information)
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6051 7487 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A George V pillar box, George and Dragon PH, London Road, Swanscombe. Letter Box Study Group Box Type: 27/2. Dates from 1933 to 1936. (1) Though there is a lettbox marked in this location on the 2nd and 3rd edition OS maps of the area suggesting this may have replaced an earlier type. (2-3) The pillar box is still present today.
<1> The Letter Box Study Group, 2004, Letter Box Listing (Unpublished document). SKE17125.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912 (Map). SWX11833.
<4> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947 (Map). SKE12644.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE17125 Unpublished document: The Letter Box Study Group. 2004. Letter Box Listing.
- <2> SWX11832 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
- <3> SWX11833 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500.
- <4> SKE12644 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947.
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2020 11:36AM