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Telephone Call-box

A Grade II Listed Building in Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch, Denbighshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 53.1554 / 53°9'19"N

Longitude: -3.4528 / 3°27'10"W

OS Eastings: 302950

OS Northings: 363016

OS Grid: SJ029630

Mapcode National: GBR 6L.57R5

Mapcode Global: WH65W.XYZC

Plus Code: 9C5R5G4W+5V

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box

Listing Date: 28 August 1990

Last Amended: 29 November 1999

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 1340

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300001340

Location: On the roadside at the western boundary of the community immediately opposite Peniel Chapel; within the chapel's railed forecourt.

County: Denbighshire

Town: Denbigh

Community: Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch

Community: Llanrhaeadr yng Nghinmeirch

Locality: Prion

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 King George VI. Foundry plate inscribed: "Carron Company, Stirlingshire".

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 special interest as a K6 type telephone kiosk in a rural location adjacent to Peniel Chapel.

Group value with Peniel chapel.

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