Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
24945
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
28/02/2001
Date of Amendment
28/02/2001
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box (01600 713619)
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Trellech United
Town
Monmouth
Locality
Penallt
Easting
352237
Northing
210661
Street Side
N
Location
In the road to the south of the entrance to the Churchyard of Penallt Old Church and to the east of the mounting block.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
This kiosk design was introduced by the GPO in 1936, to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London, but it was not installed in remote places like this until after WWII.
Exterior
G VI R, K6-type. Square, red kiosk of cast-iron construction. Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing; moulded plinth. Blank rear. Foundry plate Carron Ironworks, Falkirk.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its contribution to the group of historic structures at Penallt Old Church.
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