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The location of this post is shown in TQ1168 : The River Thames west of Rivermead Island TQ1168 : The River Thames west of Rivermead Island (2), TQ1168 : The River Thames west of Rivermead Island (3) and TQ1168 : Passageway south of Thames Street.

There are over 200 coal tax posts located around London, most of which are 3 ft high white-painted bollards Link . The posts were erected under the Coal and Wine Duties (Continuation) Act of 1861 to mark the points at which duty had to be paid on coal being transported to London. The boundary was set at that of the Metropolitan Police District, and the resulting revenue was used by the Corporation of the City of London to fund public works. For further info see Link .

This coal tax post is Grade II listed Link .