Telephone Call-box (No 2), Denbigh, Denbighshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.1837 / 53°11'1"N

Longitude: -3.4186 / 3°25'7"W

OS Eastings: 305296

OS Northings: 366120

OS Grid: SJ052661

Mapcode National: GBR 6M.3J2G

Mapcode Global: WH771.G79M

Plus Code: 9C5R5HMJ+FG

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box (No 2)

Listing Date: 20 July 1990

Last Amended: 20 July 2000

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 1334

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300001334

Location: One of a pair. Situated downhill and facing the main street; door missing (May 1990).

County: Denbighshire

Community: Denbigh (Dinbych)

Community: Denbigh

Locality: Denbigh - Town

Built-Up Area: Denbigh

Traditional County: Denbighshire

Tagged with: Red telephone box

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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 dates from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Foundry plate inscribed: "Lion Foundry Co Ltd, Kirkintilloch".

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.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its prominent location within an exceptional conservation area.

Group value with other listed items in Vale Street.

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Telephone Call-box (No 2)

A Grade II Listed Building in Denbigh, Denbighshire