Telephone Call-box to rear of pavement close to junction with Norton Terrace, Llandrindod Wells, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.2395 / 52°14'22"N

Longitude: -3.3823 / 3°22'56"W

OS Eastings: 305704

OS Northings: 261048

OS Grid: SO057610

Mapcode National: GBR YP.13MZ

Mapcode Global: VH69F.BZ72

Plus Code: 9C4R6JQ9+R3

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box to rear of pavement close to junction with Norton Terrace

Listing Date: 9 April 1990

Last Amended: 9 April 1990

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 9354

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300009354

Location: Close to NE entrance to Rock Park with circular pillar-box adjoining

County: Powys

Community: Llandrindod Wells (Llandrindod)

Community: Llandrindod Wells

Built-Up Area: Llandrindod Wells

Traditional County: Radnorshire

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 the reign of King George VI. Foundry plate reads: "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 prominent location at Rock Park within conservation area.

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Telephone Call-box to rear of pavement close to junction with Norton Terrace

A Grade II Listed Building in Llandrindod Wells, Powys