Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
84393
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
09/12/2005
Date of Amendment
09/12/2005
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box at Tai-bach
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
Town
Locality
Cwmdu
Easting
315179
Northing
328635
Street Side
Location
Situated at the front left-hand side of Tai-bach on the byroad midway between Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant and Llangadwaladr. Capel Hermon adjoins Tai-bach close to N side.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
A K6 type telephone kiosk of the type designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London, introduced by the GPO in 1936. The example at Tai-bach is said to have been installed in 1947.
Exterior
A K6 type square red kiosk of cast iron, on a moulded plinth. The domed roof has 4 lunettes containing embossed King George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. The sides and door have raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Tall blank panel to uphill side.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a traditional telephone box in a prominent location with close proximity to the listed Hermon Chaple.
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