Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
87529
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
04/02/2008  
Date of Amendment
04/02/2008  
Name of Property
Telephone Call Box opposite Railway Inn  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Powys  
Community
Pen-y-bont-Fawr  
Town
 
Locality
Penybont Fawr  
Easting
308732  
Northing
324526  
Street Side
 
Location
Set back on pavement opposite Railway Inn  

Description


Broad Class
 
Period
 

History
 

Exterior
Telephone call box of cast-iron construction to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by General Post Office in 1936. This example probably dates from the reign of George VI. Domed roof with 4 lunettes with embossed crowns over red-lettered opals and ventilation slits ( but original opal lost on road side ). Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Included for its contribution to the Penybont Fawr conservation area.  

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