Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
7504
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
18/06/1990
Date of Amendment
04/11/2005
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box on pavement outside No.13 The Watton
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Brecon
Town
Brecon
Locality
Easting
304862
Northing
228273
Street Side
Location
Sited at the edge of wide pavement on the main road SE from town centre.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
K6-type square, red kiosk of cast-iron construction to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936. Foundry plate reads: "Carron Co Ltd, Stirlingshire". This example dates from the reign of King George VI.
Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed crowns over red lettered opals (masked by blue stickers) 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 fine context within conservation area.
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