Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
11730
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
11/05/1990
Date of Amendment
03/03/2000
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box near Townsend (01792 390179)
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Community
Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Town
Swansea
Locality
Landimore
Easting
246555
Northing
193063
Street Side
Location
In Landimore hamlet, at entrance to Townsend farmyard
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, reading "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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