Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
9352
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
09/04/1990
Date of Amendment
09/04/1990
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box on island site, beside clock tower
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Knighton
Town
Locality
Easting
328578
Northing
272328
Street Side
Location
Prominently sited in centre of town at junction of Broad, West and High Streets; on S side of clock tower.
Description
Broad Class
Communications
Period
History
K6-type square red kiosk of cast-iron construction to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936; this example dating from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II Foundry embossed: "MacFarlane and Co Ltd, Saracen Foundry, Glasgow."
Exterior
Domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for prominent location within conservation area.
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