MEM22187 - Post Office, High Street, Porlock (Building)

Summary

A post office, featuring a c.1930 enamel fronted letter box on its front elevation. The building may originally date to the 17th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A Post Office with a c.1930 enamel fronted letter box (a rare survival), classified in the Local Plan as an important feature or building to be protected. [1] The Post Office is part of a good 17th to 19th Century group with largely original frontages. It is possibly of 17th Century date. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Fisher, J.. 2002. Porlock: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. p8, 19.
  • <2> Report: Pratt, N.. 2013. Porlock Conservation Area: Appraisal Document. 35, 77.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8850 4673 (17m by 19m)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 12 2021 10:33AM

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