For permanently removed postboxes which are still physically there I would you should tag amenity=disused, disused=post\_box `amenity=disused`, `disused=post_box` which appears to have gained popularity as a method of tagging these things. I might You could also consider historic=post_pox `historic=post_box` or historic=memorial, memorial=post\_box `historic=memorial`, `memorial=post_box` depending on the situation. situation For a temporarily removed postbox I would postbox, leave it as is and simply add a note describing the situation and the information you have (e.g. Postbox removed for building work, site manager says it will be put back when they finish). If you include your reasoning and information in the note then any mapper who comes after you will be able to make an informed decision.

For permanently removed postboxes which are still physically there I would tag amenity=disused, disused=post\_box which appears to have gained popularity as a method of tagging these things. I might also consider historic=post_pox or historic=memorial, memorial=post\_box depending on the situation. For a temporarily removed postbox I would leave it as is and simply add a note describing the situation and the information you have (e.g. Postbox removed for building work, site manager says it will be put back when they finish). If you include your reasoning and information in the note then any mapper who comes after you will be able to make an informed decision.