Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
2806
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
03/11/1988
Date of Amendment
12/11/2002
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box opposite No. 26 Lower Church Street
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Chepstow
Town
Chepstow
Locality
Chepstow
Easting
353717
Northing
194147
Street Side
E
Location
On the flat part of the street at the foot of the slope, backing onto a rubble boundary wall.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott architect of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936, this example dating from after 1952. Embossed foundry plate ''Lion Foundry Co Ltd, Kirkintilloch''.
Exterior
Telephone call box. K6 type square, red kiosk of cast iron construction to standard design. Domed roof with 4 lunettes containg Queen Elizabeth II crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to door and sides with marginal glazing bars to horizontal (perspex) glazing. Blank rear, plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for group value with other listed items in Lower Church Street and for contribution to Chepstow Conservation Area.
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