Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
2805
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 forecourt wall at United Reformed Church
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Usk
Town
Usk
Locality
Usk
Easting
337759
Northing
200953
Street Side
Location
On wide pavement with back to forecourt wall of church; No 1 Twyn Square to E.
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 probably installed after Second World War. Embossed foundry plate: "W MacFarlane & Co Ltd, Saracen Foundry, Glasgow".
Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing King George VI crowns red lettered opals (part replaced) and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to door and sides with marginal glazing bars to horizontal panels. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for group value with other listed buildings in Twyn Square and as contributing to Usk Conservation Area.
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