Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
9748
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
23/07/1992  
Date of Amendment
11/06/2001  
Name of Property
Telephone Call-box  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire  
Community
St. Clears  
Town
Carmarthen  
Locality
St Clears  
Easting
228054  
Northing
215617  
Street Side
E  
Location
On the NE corner of the junction of High Street and Lon-y-Prior.  

Description


Broad Class
Communications  
Period
 

History
Telephone kiosk of K6-type built to the standard design of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, architect, introduced by GPO in 1936. This example has the crown of George VI and was manufactured by the Lion Foundry, Kirkintilloch.  

Exterior
Earlier to mid C20 cast-iron telephone call-box. Square plan with raised surrounds to sides and door. Marginal glazing bars to glazed horizontal panels on door and sides, blank rear. Moulded plinth. Shallow domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed George VI crowns above three illuminated lettered panels.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Included as a piece of street furniture contributing to the Conservation Area.  

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