Telephone Call-box opposite Severn Arms Hotel, Penybont, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.2675 / 52°16'2"N

Longitude: -3.2963 / 3°17'46"W

OS Eastings: 311632

OS Northings: 264046

OS Grid: SO116640

Mapcode National: GBR 9T.Z72P

Mapcode Global: VH69G.T86M

Plus Code: 9C4R7P83+XF

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box opposite Severn Arms Hotel

Listing Date: 11 August 1993

Last Amended: 11 August 1993

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 9296

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300009296

Location: Situated behind grass verge and fence in centre of Penybont village, in forecourt of Post Office.

County: Powys

Community: Penybont (Pen-y-bont)

Community: Penybont

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.

Exterior

Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing embossed King George VI crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds with marginal bars to horizontal glazing; timber door. Blank rear, moulded plinth; no foundry plate visible.

Reasons for Listing

Included for group value with listed buildings opposite and for prominent location on main road.

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Telephone Call-box opposite Severn Arms Hotel

A Grade II Listed Building in Penybont, Powys