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  1. Joining in a bit late here - only just joined the group! As others have said, these are indeed GPO cable joint marker posts, dating from the Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian reigns. There are many remaining around the country, yet they are under-reported and (I think!) under-appreciated. Like many people, it was only on my "local" walks during lockdown that I first noticed these, and it took some detective work to rule out fire hydrant, benchmark and various other options. I've now set up a website dedicated to these relics, at gpo-markers.derektp.co.uk where I give some historical background (more to come I hope), and a catalogue of known remaining posts. I have over 150 at present, with search features and interactive map. I've located the one that sparked this thread and documented it, but would love to use Calvin72's pic, with permission of course. I'd also like to know more detail about the location of the one at Wire Mill Dam - have explored via Google Streetview but can't spot it. Finally if any of you know of other posts, or come across them in future, please would you be so kind as to report them via the above site - there is a form for you to enter details and, if possible, upload pictures. Many thanks!
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