The General Post Office is a Grade II listed building in the Dorset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 October 1973. Post office. 2 related planning applications.

The General Post Office

WRENN ID: ancient-rotunda-lichen
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Dorset
Country: England
Date first listed: 4 October 1973
Type: Post office
Source: Historic England listing

Description

CHEAP STREET 1. 1625 (North East side) No 47 (The General Post Office). ST 6316 1/306 II GV 2. Mid Cl9 probably. 2 storeys. 5 window bays. Ham stone front. Finely dressed ashlar 1st floor; ground floor rusticated with cornice above. Moulded eaves cornice with modillions above a frieze. 1st floor sash windows 3 panes wide with moulded architraves, cornice, frieze and sills. Wider 3 panes wide windows below. Central doorway with tall moulded architrave frame; moulded cornice on carved trusses; rectangular fanlight; 6-panelled door. Originally a private residence.

Nos 29 to 53 (odd) and No 53A form a group.

Listing NGR: ST6384216710

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