Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
580
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
04/09/1990
Date of Amendment
25/05/2001
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Community
Whitford
Town
Holywell
Locality
Whitford
Easting
314678
Northing
378146
Street Side
Location
Prominently sited at the cross-roads in the centre of Whitford Village. Set back slightly below the lane which runs S to Holywell, with Downing Cottages to the rear.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
K6-type call-box to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936, this example dating from the reign of King George VI. Foundry plate not visible.
Exterior
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 door and sides with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its setting in the centre of the village Conservation Area.
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