Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
1341
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
28/08/1990
Date of Amendment
15/12/1998
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Nantglyn
Town
Denbigh
Locality
Waen
Easting
299849
Northing
362224
Street Side
S
Location
Located on the road-side, opposite Waen Presbyterian Chapel.
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.
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. Foundry plate inscribed; Carron Company, Stirlingshire.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its special interest as a traditional telephone call-box in a rural location.
Group value with other listed items at Waen.
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