Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
14125
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
18/12/1989  
Date of Amendment
24/05/2002  
Name of Property
Telephone call box adjoining boundary wall of Roath Court  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Cardiff  
Community
Roath  
Town
Cardiff  
Locality
Roath  
Easting
319882  
Northing
177673  
Street Side
S  
Location
Adjacent to the boundary wall on the N side of Roath Court.  

Description


Broad Class
Communications  
Period
 

History
A K6 type telephone kiosk of the type designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London, introduced by the GPO in 1936.  

Exterior
A K6 type square red kiosk of cast iron, on a moulded plinth. The domed roof has 4 lunettes containing embossed George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. The sides and door have raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Listed as a traditional telephone call box in a prominent location and for group value with Roath Court.  

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