Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
2841
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
24/08/1990
Date of Amendment
06/12/2005
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box on east side of road close to Old Mackworth Arms
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Llangybi
Town
Newport
Locality
Llanhennock
Easting
335298
Northing
192744
Street Side
Location
At north end of the forecourt to Old Mackworth Arms leading to the Churchyard of the Church of St. John the Baptist.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
To the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936; this example dates from the reign of King George VI and probably dates from after WWII. Foundry plate inscribed ''MacFarlane & Co Ltd, Saracen Foundry, Glasgow''.
Exterior
K6 type square, red kiosk of cast-iron construction. Domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed 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 as a K6 telephone box in a heritage location, and as part of an attractive grouping adjoining the Churchyard of the listed Parish Church of St. John the Baptist.
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