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.
Summary Description
Reference Number
8685
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
26/02/1990
Date of Amendment
21/08/1995
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box at NE approach to Berriew Bridge
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Berriew
Town
Locality
Easting
318675
Northing
300808
Street Side
Location
In a crucial location at the centre of the village next to Berriew Bridge. Telegraph pole to left.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
K6-type square, red kiosk of cast-iron construction to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect, of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936, this example probably installed after the Second World War. Foundry plate inscribed: ''Carron Company, Stirlingshire''.
Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear to bridge parapet, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Group value with other listed items in a exceptional conservation area.
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