Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
273
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
18/12/1989
Date of Amendment
12/11/1997
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box outside Post Office Stores
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Conwy
Community
Llanddulas and Rhyd-y-Foel
Town
Abergele
Locality
Rhyd-y-Foel
Easting
291248
Northing
376820
Street Side
E
Location
In prominent location in centre of village with Salem Chapel opposite; set in angle of outbuilding to right of Post Office Stores.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
G VI R, 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 probably installed after Second World War. Foundry plate inscribed "Lion Foundry, Kirkintilloch".
Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth; modernised telephone equipment.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its special historic interest as a K6-type GPO telephone kiosk in a prominent village location.
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