Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
2801
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
03/11/1988
Date of Amendment
10/11/2005
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box close to entrance to Linda Vista Gardens
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Abergavenny
Town
Abergavenny
Locality
Abergavenny
Easting
329477
Northing
214161
Street Side
S
Location
Located towards the roadway on a wide pavement with grassed verges opposite Laundry Place with its back to the road.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
K6 type kiosk to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936, this example probably installed after World War II. Foundry plate: ''Lion Foundry Co Ltd, Kirkintilloch''.
Exterior
K6 type square kiosk of cast iron construction. Domed roof with four lunettes containing King George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to door and sides with marginal glazing bars to horizontal (perspex) glazing. Foundry plate: ''Lion Foundry Co Ltd, Kirkintilloch''.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its special interest as a K6 telephone box in a heritage location, which is located within Abergavenny conservation area.
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