Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
31/01/2001
Date of Amendment
31/01/2001
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Location
Located in the centre of the village diagonally opposite the church lychgate.
Broad Class
Communications
History
K6 type square, red telephone call-box 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 Queen Elizabeth II.
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: Lion Foundry Co Ltd, Kirkintilloch.
Reason for designation
Listed for its special interest as a traditional call-box within an attractive village setting and for group value with other listed items in the village centre.
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