Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
13339
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
23/11/1990
Date of Amendment
21/01/1993
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box on the edge of Albert Road Gardens
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Community
Penarth
Town
Locality
Easting
318647
Northing
171996
Street Side
Location
Set back from the pavement between two sections of cast-iron railings forming the western boundary to this small public garden. Almost opposite Albert Road Primary School.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
E II R, 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 manufactured by Carron and Company, Stirlingshire.
Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed Queen Elizabeth II crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for group value with Albert Road Primary School and for its contribution to this Conservation Area.
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