Telephone Call-box on The Square, Talgarth, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9959 / 51°59'45"N

Longitude: -3.232 / 3°13'55"W

OS Eastings: 315511

OS Northings: 233764

OS Grid: SO155337

Mapcode National: GBR YW.JJXQ

Mapcode Global: VH6BV.X3R9

Plus Code: 9C3RXQW9+96

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box on The Square

Listing Date: 4 March 2008

Last Amended: 4 March 2008

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 87565

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300087565

Location: On E side of The Square in the centre of the town; to N of Town Hall.

County: Powys

Community: Talgarth

Built-Up Area: Talgarth

Traditional County: Brecknockshire

Tagged with: Red telephone box

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History

The design was introduced by the GPO in 1936. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880-1960). Scott was the grandson of the prolific Victorian architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, and his buildings include Liverpool Anglican cathedral and in London the former Bankside power station, now Tate Modern.

Exterior

K6 type square kiosk of cast-iron construction to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott. Domed roof with four lunettes enclosing embossed crowns over red-lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides, and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear with foundry plate; moulded plinth.

Reasons for Listing

For its contribution to the Talgarth conservation area, and for Group Value with the listed Town Hall.

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II Town Hall
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II* Tower House including attached shop
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II Talgarth Bridge
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II The Bridge End Inn
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II Bridge House
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Telephone Call-box on The Square

A Grade II Listed Building in Talgarth, Powys