Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
4148
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
18/11/1988
Date of Amendment
03/05/2002
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box outside The Crown public house
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Caernarfon
Town
Caernarfon
Locality
Walled town
Easting
247813
Northing
362839
Street Side
E
Location
At the S end of the street near the junction with High Street.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
Elizabeth II K6 kiosk, the type introduced in 1936 to the design of Giles Gilbert Scott. This example was manufactured by Carron & Co, Stirlingshire.
Exterior
A K6 type square red kiosk of cast iron, on a moulded plinth. The domed roof has 4 lunettes containing embossed crowns over red-lettered opals and ventilation slits. The sides and door have raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its contribution to the historic integrity of the walled town.
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