Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
16/08/1991
Date of Amendment
20/01/2005
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box at road junction in centre of Glascwm
Location
On a small island at the road junction in the village, approximately 250m NE of the parish church.
Broad Class
Communications
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 Lion Foundry Co of Kirkintilloch.
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.
Reason for designation
Listed for its special contribution to the historic character of the village.
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