Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
84141
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
28/02/2005  
Date of Amendment
28/02/2005  
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box at entrance to Argoed Mill  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Powys  
Community
Nantmel  
Town
 
Locality
Doldowlod  
Easting
299527  
Northing
262842  
Street Side
NE  
Location
At the entrance to Argoed Mill Gallery.  

Description


Broad Class
 
Period
 

History
A K6 type telephone kiosk of the type designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London, introduced by the GPO in 1936. This example was cast by Macfarlane & Co of Saracen Foundry, Glasgow.  

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 special interest in the heritage location of the well-preserved historic Argoed hamlet.  

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