Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
2842
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
24/08/1990
Date of Amendment
06/12/2005
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box set into retaining wall of car park at Newbridge Inn
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Llangybi
Town
Newport
Locality
Newbridge-on-Usk
Easting
338465
Northing
194765
Street Side
Location
On west side of minor road where it curves down towards the New Bridge over the River Usk.
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 not visible.
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 a very conspicuous item seen in conjunction with the important listed bridge.
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