Telephone Call-box outside Nos.26 & 28 Bridge Street, Usk, Monmouthshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7023 / 51°42'8"N

Longitude: -2.9056 / 2°54'20"W

OS Eastings: 337511

OS Northings: 200786

OS Grid: SO375007

Mapcode National: GBR J9.3XH7

Mapcode Global: VH79V.LG8V

Plus Code: 9C3VP32V+WP

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box outside Nos.26 & 28 Bridge Street

Listing Date: 3 November 1988

Last Amended: 30 April 2004

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 2803

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300002803

Location: Situated with back to railed forecourt of No.28 Bridge Street

County: Monmouthshire

Town: Usk

Community: Usk (Brynbuga)

Community: Usk

Built-Up Area: Usk

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

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 dating from after 1952. Embossed foundry plate: "Lion Foundry Co Ltd, Kirkintilloch".

Exterior

Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing Queen Elizabeth II crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to door and sides with marginal glazing bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for group value with other listed buildings in Bridge Street.

External Links

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Telephone Call-box outside Nos.26 & 28 Bridge Street

A Grade II Listed Building in Usk, Monmouthshire