Memorials & monuments · North West England
Site of first mainland Britain post box
In or near Carlisle.
Site of first mainland Britain post box — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 0.4 km
- 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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Official information
The Griffin is a local pub located in Carlisle, offering a friendly atmosphere and a variety of food and drink options. Visitors can enjoy live sports, pub quizzes, and special events throughout the week.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.greeneking.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3437133152 (ODbL)
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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.
- What is Site of first mainland Britain post box?
- Site of first mainland Britain post box — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of first mainland Britain post box?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA1 1SG.
- Is Site of first mainland Britain post box a protected site?
- Yes — Site of first mainland Britain post box is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA1 1SG.