Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
13534
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
08/11/1991
Date of Amendment
31/01/2000
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Community
Pentyrch
Town
Locality
Gwaelod-y-garth
Easting
311558
Northing
184003
Street Side
E
Location
Opposite Post Office in centre of village.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
K6 type square red kiosk of standard desihgn by Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936.
Exterior
K6 telephone box. 0f cast iron with domed roof surmounted by crown; 4 lunettes with red-lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with margin bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear with casting inscription, moulded plinth.
Interior
Renewed telephone equipment.
Reason for designation
Included within the conservation area of Gwaelod-y-garth with its early industrial housing.
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