Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
1336
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
20/07/1990
Date of Amendment
29/11/1999
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Llanrhaeadr yng Nghinmeirch
Town
Locality
Llanrhaeadr
Easting
308159
Northing
363417
Street Side
Location
On the pavement in the centre of the village adjacent to the Smithy.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
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 dates from the reign of King George VI. Foundry plate inscribed: "MacFarlane & Co Ltd, Saracen Foundry, Glasgow".
Exterior
Domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its special interest as a K6 telephone kiosk in a prominent location in the centre of a fine conservation area.
Group value with other listed items in the village of Llanrhaeadr.
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