Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
3646
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
05/11/1990  
Date of Amendment
17/02/1997  
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box immediately S of the Road Junction at Maenan School (tel no: 01492 660279)  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Conwy  
Community
Llanddoged and Maenan  
Town
 
Locality
Maenan  
Easting
279478  
Northing
366491  
Street Side
 
Location
In a remarkable scenic location: set into a grass verge with its back to a rubble boundary wall; 'E II R' letter-box on pole adjoining to L.  

Description


Broad Class
Communications  
Period
 

History
K6-type square, red telephone kiosk; of cast-iron construction to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by the GPO in 1936; this example dates from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Foundry plate not visible.  

Exterior
Domed roof with 4 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 for its exceptional landscape setting in the Conwy valley.  

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