Telephone Call-box (01686 688564)
A Grade II Listed Building in Caersws, Powys
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Coordinates
Latitude: 52.5333 / 52°31'59"N
Longitude: -3.4437 / 3°26'37"W
OS Eastings: 302168
OS Northings: 293803
OS Grid: SO021938
Mapcode National: GBR 9M.FDSR
Mapcode Global: VH681.8L9B
Plus Code: 9C4RGHM4+8G
Entry Name: Telephone Call-box (01686 688564)
Listing Date: 5 November 1996
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 17555
Building Class: Communications
ID on this website: 300017555
Location: Located in the centre of the township, in front of the row of buildings which includes the former village post office, and opposite the churchyard boundary wall.
County: Powys
Community: Caersws (Caersŵs)
Community: Caersws
Locality: Llanwnog
Traditional County: Montgomeryshire
Tagged with:
K6 telephone box
History
G VI R, K6-type. Square, red kiosk of cast iron construction to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by the GPO in 1936; the foundry plate is not visible in this example.
Exterior
Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed and unpierced George VI crowns over painted opals. Raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing; moulded plinth. The rear is blank, and the cable entry is to the bottom right of the door.
Reasons for Listing
Included for its prominent location at the centre of the village.
External Links
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