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Site of first mainland Britain post box

Free admission

Site of first mainland Britain post box — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Former "The Earl Grey" pub - September 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5121226

The Carlisle Kid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Site of first mainland Britain post box is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

The Site of the first mainland Britain post box is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial marks the introduction of the postal system in mainland Britain, reflecting a significant development in communication.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8891, -2.9271
District
Cumberland
Parish
Cumberland, unparished area
Postcode
CA1 1SG
Parliamentary constituency
Carlisle

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Site of first mainland Britain post box?
Site of first mainland Britain post box is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA1 1SG), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
Is Site of first mainland Britain post box free to visit?
Yes, Site of first mainland Britain post box is free to enter.
How do I get to Site of first mainland Britain post box?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA1 1SG. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.