Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
23/11/1990
Date of Amendment
21/01/1993
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box at the corner with Church Avenue
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Location
On the pavement near the kerb, close to the SE corner with Church Avenue and opposite the junction with Church Road.
Broad Class
Communications
History
G VI 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 King George VI embossed crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing; blank rear, moulded plinth.
Reason for designation
Included for its contribution to Penarth Conservation Area.
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