Full Report for Listed Buildings
The list description is not intended to be a complete inventory of what is listed: it is principally intended to aid identification. By law, the definition of a listed building includes the entire building (i) and any structure or object that is fixed to the said building and ancillary to it and (ii) any other structure or object that forms part of the land and has done so since before 1 July 1948, and was within the curtilage of the building, and ancillary to it, on the date on which said building was first included in the list, or on 1 January 1969, whichever was later.
Date of Designation
26/02/1990
Date of Amendment
16/12/2005
Name of Property
Telephone call-box opposite Chapel Place
Location
Situated at back of triangular paved area at intersection of Arthur Street and Princes Street.
Broad Class
Communications
History
Telephone kiosk of K6 type, to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect, of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936, this example dating from the reign of George VI. Foundry plate of Lion Foundry, Kirkintilloch. Telephone number 01686 668210.
Exterior
Telephone kiosk, red-painted cast-iron. Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surround to sides and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Reason for designation
Included for group value with the Chapel Place houses.
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