Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
11729
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
11/05/1990
Date of Amendment
03/03/2000
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box to north of Post Office (01792 386237)
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Community
Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Town
Swansea
Locality
Llanmadoc village
Easting
244079
Northing
193331
Street Side
Location
At south side of village street, in front of former Post Office
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
A K6-type square red kiosk of cast-iron construction, to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect, of London. The design was introduced by the GPO in 1936. This example dates from after 1952.
Exterior
Domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed Queen Elizabeth II crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal glazing to horizontal perspex panels. The rear is blank apart from the foundry identification, which appears to read "Lion Foundry / Co Ltd / Kirkintilloch". Moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
A surviving telephone box to the Gilbert Scott design in a heritage location.
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