Rousay: postbox № KW17 53 and noticeboard, Wasbister
Introduction
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Rousay: postbox № KW17 53 and noticeboard, Wasbister
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 11 Aug 2015
This postbox serves the northern part of the island and faces the short track leading up to Image The box is of a modern design, constructed of pressed steel and designed to be more robust, rustproof and theft-proof than the traditional cast iron box that it will have replaced in the last couple of years. This particular style of box is becoming quite commonplace in these remote, exposed parts.
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Image Location
Latitude
59.179286
Longitude
-3.071673