Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
2804
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
03/11/1988
Date of Amendment
30/04/2004
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box adjoining No.72 Maryport Street
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Usk
Town
Locality
Easting
337778
Northing
200551
Street Side
Location
To rear of pavement and backing onto ground opposite the Court House.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
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 dating from after 1952. Embossed foundry plate: "Carron Foundry, Stirlingshire".
Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing Queen Elizabeth II crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to door and sides with marginal glazing bars to horizontal panels. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for group value with the other listed buildings of Maryport Street, in particular the Court House opposite. Situated within Usk Conservation Area.
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