Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
1337
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
20/07/1990  
Date of Amendment
18/08/1999  
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Denbighshire  
Community
Llanynys  
Town
 
Locality
Llanynys  
Easting
310296  
Northing
362657  
Street Side
 
Location
In the centre of the village immediately to the S of the churchyard entrance at St Saernan's church.  

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 type K6 telephone kiosk in an attractive village-centre location.  

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