Telephone Call-box adjoining No.72 Maryport Street, Usk, Monmouthshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7002 / 51°42'0"N

Longitude: -2.9017 / 2°54'6"W

OS Eastings: 337778

OS Northings: 200551

OS Grid: SO377005

Mapcode National: GBR J9.44TQ

Mapcode Global: VH79V.NJBG

Plus Code: 9C3VP32X+38

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box adjoining No.72 Maryport Street

Listing Date: 3 November 1988

Last Amended: 30 April 2004

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 2804

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300002804

Location: To rear of pavement and backing onto ground opposite the Court House.

County: Monmouthshire

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: "Carron Foundry, Stirlingshire".

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 panels. Blank rear, moulded plinth.

Reasons for Listing

Included for group value with the other listed buildings of Maryport Street, in particular the Court House opposite. Situated within Usk Conservation Area.

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Telephone Call-box adjoining No.72 Maryport Street

A Grade II Listed Building in Usk, Monmouthshire