Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
2840
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
24/08/1990
Date of Amendment
30/04/2001
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box at Church of St Madoc
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Llanbadoc
Town
Usk
Locality
Llanbadoc
Easting
337605
Northing
200010
Street Side
Location
Across a small lane from the entrance to the churchyard of the Church of St. Madoc with a small stream to the rear.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
The K6 design, by Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London, was introduced by the GPO in 1936; this example dates from the reign of King George VI and is probably post WWII.
Exterior
K6 type square, red kiosk of cast iron construction to the standard design. Foundry plate on the rear is inscribed:
'Carron Company, Stirlingshire'
Domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its attractive siting close to the listed Parish Church of St. Madoc.
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