Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
10731
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
04/03/1991  
Date of Amendment
24/02/1997  
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box by Glennydd and Ivy Cottage (01570 493319)  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Ceredigion  
Community
Llangybi  
Town
Lampeter  
Locality
Betws Bledrws  
Easting
259567  
Northing
252066  
Street Side
 
Location
Situated on S side of A 485 in Betws Bledrws village, on forecourt to pair of houses N of Betws Bledrws church.  

Description


Broad Class
Communications  
Period
 

History
K6 type telephone kiosk to standard design of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Design introduced by the GPO in 1936, this example dates from the reign of King George VI, and was made by the Carron Company, Stirlingshire.  

Exterior
Red painted cast-iron kiosk with shallow domed roof of Soaneian type, with embossed George VI crowns in lunette each side. Below are red-lettered semi-transparent panels and ventilation slits. Sides have raised surrounds with horizontal glass panels with margin lights. Similar panels to door. Raised plinth. Blank rear with foundry plate.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Listed for its prominent location on main road, close to listed former Derry Ormond Lodge.  

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