Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
2900
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
04/11/1993  
Date of Amendment
10/10/2000  
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire  
Community
Mathern  
Town
Chepstow  
Locality
Mathern  
Easting
352018  
Northing
191498  
Street Side
 
Location
In the centre of Mathern new village next to the old primary school. and opposite the Memorial Homes.  

Description


Broad Class
Communications  
Period
 

History
K6 type telephone box to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, design introduced by the GPO in 1936.  

Exterior
Square kiosk of cast iron construction with a timber door. Domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing with many panes. Blank rear with founder's name, moulded plinth.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
A K6 call-box in a heritage location having group value with nearby listed buildings.  

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