Telephone Call Box opposite Brecknock Museum, Brecon, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9464 / 51°56'47"N

Longitude: -3.3895 / 3°23'22"W

OS Eastings: 304593

OS Northings: 228458

OS Grid: SO045284

Mapcode National: GBR YP.MFW7

Mapcode Global: VH6BZ.6BGQ

Plus Code: 9C3RWJW6+H6

Entry Name: Telephone Call Box opposite Brecknock Museum

Listing Date: 27 November 1992

Last Amended: 4 November 2005

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 7526

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300007526

Location: Near junction with Bulwark; set to rear of pavement under boundary wall.

County: Powys

Town: Brecon

Community: Brecon (Aberhonddu)

Community: Brecon

Built-Up Area: Brecon

Traditional County: Brecknockshire

Tagged with: Telephone booth

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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. Foundry plate not visible. This example dates from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

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 good location in conservation area and adjoining many listed buildings.

External Links

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Telephone Call Box opposite Brecknock Museum

A Grade II Listed Building in Brecon, Powys