Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
83254
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
21/12/2004  
Date of Amendment
21/12/2004  
Name of Property
Telephone call box opposite Nos 1 & 2 Orley House  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Wrexham  
Community
Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog  
Town
 
Locality
Glyn Ceiriog  
Easting
320398  
Northing
338437  
Street Side
 
Location
On the S side of a narrow unmetalled lane which leads W from the lane leading up to the church from the village. On the edge of the hillside overlooking the main village of Glyn Ceiriog  

Description


Broad Class
Communications  
Period
 

History
A K6 telephone kiosk of the type designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London, introduced by the GPO in 1936. Foundry plate on rear, blank panel with maker's name inscribed CARRON COMPANY, Stirlingshire.  

Exterior
A K6 type square red kiosk of cast iron, on a moulded plinth. The domed roof has four lunettes containing embossed George VI crowns over red lettered opals (reading TELEPHONE) and ventilation slits. The sides and door have raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Listed as a traditional telephone box in a prominent location and close to the listed workers' cottages at Nos 1 and 2 Orley House.  

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