Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
13354
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
23/11/1990
Date of Amendment
21/01/1993
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box in front of the Pavilion and Pier
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Community
Penarth
Town
Locality
Easting
318948
Northing
171362
Street Side
Location
On the pavement immediately to N of the entrance to the Pavilion and Pier and opposite the Public Baths.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
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. Foundry plate eroded - possibly manufactured by McDowell Stephens and Co, London and Falkirk.
Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed King George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing; wooden door. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its prominent location in this Conservation Area and for group value with the Pavilion and Pier.
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