Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
2797
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
03/11/1988  
Date of Amendment
15/03/1996  
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire  
Community
Llanfoist Fawr  
Town
 
Locality
Abergavenny  
Easting
329245  
Northing
213747  
Street Side
E  
Location
Situated at the end of a lay-by to the north of Coopers Factory at the boundary of the Abergavenny Conservation Area.  

Description


Broad Class
Communications  
Period
 

History
E II 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 manufactured by Lion Foundry Co Ltd.  

Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed Elizabeth II crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Included for its position on the edge of the Conservation Area.  

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