Telephone Call-box to north of Post Office (01792 386237)
A Grade II Listed Building in Llanmadoc, Swansea
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.6172 / 51°37'1"N
Longitude: -4.2535 / 4°15'12"W
OS Eastings: 244079
OS Northings: 193331
OS Grid: SS440933
Mapcode National: GBR GR.123L
Mapcode Global: VH3MP.7M64
Plus Code: 9C3QJP8W+VH
Entry Name: Telephone Call-box to north of Post Office (01792 386237)
Listing Date: 11 May 1990
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 11729
Building Class: Communications
ID on this website: 300011729
Location: At south side of village street, in front of former Post Office
County: Swansea
Town: Swansea
Community: Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton (Llangynydd, Llanmadog a Cheriton)
Community: Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Locality: Llanmadoc village
Built-Up Area: Llanmadoc
Traditional County: Glamorgan
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Red telephone box
History
A K6-type square red kiosk of cast-iron construction, to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect, of London. The design was introduced by the GPO in 1936. This example dates from after 1952.
Exterior
Domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed Queen Elizabeth II crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal glazing to horizontal perspex panels. The rear is blank apart from the foundry identification, which appears to read "Lion Foundry / Co Ltd / Kirkintilloch". Moulded plinth.
Reasons for Listing
A surviving telephone box to the Gilbert Scott design in a heritage location.
External Links
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Recommended Books
Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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