Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
87463
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
30/12/2005  
Date of Amendment
30/12/2005  
Name of Property
Telephone call-box on quayside  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Conwy  
Community
Conwy  
Town
Conwy  
Locality
Walled town  
Easting
278240  
Northing
377663  
Street Side
 
Location
Set back from the quay just E of Porth Isaf and adjacent public conveniences.  

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 openings for red-lettered opals (replaced on 3 sides) and ventilation slits. The sides and door have raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. The door is a wooden replacement in the style of the original.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Listed as a K6 telephone box in a prominent location on the quayside.  

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