Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
83104
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
03/09/2004  
Date of Amendment
03/09/2004  
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box at entrance to Home Farm  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Powys  
Community
Abbey Cwmhir  
Town
 
Locality
Abbey Cwmhir  
Easting
305452  
Northing
271205  
Street Side
 
Location
On the W side of the entrance to the farmyard and on the S side of the road through the village, approximately 120m SSE of the parish church.  

Description


Broad Class
 
Period
 

History
A K6 type telephone kiosk of the type design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London, introduced by the GPO in 1936. This example was cast by the Carron Company of Stirlingshire.  

Exterior
A K6-type square red kiosk of cast iron, on a moulded plinth. The domed roof has 4 lunettes with 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 character of the village, which is a heritage location.  

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