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Latitude: 50.3103 / 50°18'37"N
Longitude: -3.6293 / 3°37'45"W
OS Eastings: 284079
OS Northings: 46869
OS Grid: SX840468
Mapcode National: GBR QQ.FWS6
Mapcode Global: FRA 3886.ZV1
Plus Code: 9C2R896C+47
Entry Name: K6 Telephone Kiosk
Listing Date: 29 April 2008
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1392574
English Heritage Legacy ID: 503961
ID on this website: 101392574
Location: Strete, South Hams, Devon, TQ6
County: Devon
District: South Hams
Civil Parish: Strete
Built-Up Area: Strete
Traditional County: Devon
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon
Church of England Parish: Strete St Michael
Church of England Diocese: Exeter
Tagged with: K6 telephone box
STRETE
1310/0/10008
K6 Telephone Kiosk
29-APR-08
GV II
K6 telephone kiosk. Designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Made by various contractors.
MATERIALS: Cast iron.
PLAN: Square in plan with domed roof.
EXTERIOR: To the segmental upper structure on each side is a crown, applied in relief, above a glazed panel bearing the word "TELEPHONE". Margin glazing bars to windows and door. The telephone kiosk is painted red.
HISTORY: The archetypal K6 was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION: This K6 telephone kiosk is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons:
* An iconic example of industrial design, showing Giles Gilbert Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function
* A particularly good example of the type, possessing Group Value with the post office and post box, as well as nearby Grade II listed buildings
This K6 telephone kiosk has been designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons:
* An iconic example of industrial design, showing Giles Gilbert Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function
* A particularly good example of the type, possessing group value with the post office and post box, as well as nearby Grade II listed buildings
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