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Telephone Call-box adjoining forecourt wall at United Reformed Church

A Grade II Listed Building in Usk, Monmouthshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7039 / 51°42'13"N

Longitude: -2.9021 / 2°54'7"W

OS Eastings: 337759

OS Northings: 200953

OS Grid: SO377009

Mapcode National: GBR J9.3YHZ

Mapcode Global: VH79V.NF4P

Plus Code: 9C3VP33X+G5

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box adjoining forecourt wall at United Reformed Church

Listing Date: 3 November 1988

Last Amended: 30 April 2004

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 2805

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300002805

Location: On wide pavement with back to forecourt wall of church; No 1 Twyn Square to E.

County: Monmouthshire

Town: Usk

Community: Usk (Brynbuga)

Community: Usk

Built-Up Area: Usk

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

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 probably installed after Second World War. Embossed foundry plate: "W MacFarlane & Co Ltd, Saracen Foundry, Glasgow".

Exterior

Domed roof with 4 lunettes containing King George VI crowns red lettered opals (part replaced) and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to door and sides with marginal glazing bars to horizontal panels. Blank rear, moulded plinth.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for group value with other listed buildings in Twyn Square and as contributing to Usk Conservation Area.

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  • II NOS.1, 3 & 5 Twyn Square, Gwent
    Adjoining the former United Reformed Church at the top of the Square (E), set back from the road by a wide pavement.
  • II 3, Twyn Square, Usk, Usk
    Adjoining the former United Reformed Church at the top of the Square (E), set back from the road by a wide pavement.
  • II 5, Twyn Square, Usk, Usk
    Adjoining the former United Reformed Church at the top of the Square (E), set back from the road by a wide pavement.
  • II The Castle Inn
    At the centre of the E range of Twyn Square, set back from the road by a wide pavement.
  • II Ty Cornel
    In a prominent position near the junction with Twyn Square, end on to the main road, facing towards Bridge Street.
  • II The Midland Bank, and attached iron railings
    Forming the upper W corner of Twyn Square with side elevation to Castle Parade.
  • II The Nag's Head PH
    Near the top of the W side of the square; set back from adjoining No.2, the bank and from No.8.
  • II NO.9 Twyn Square, Gwent
    In the centre of the E range of Twyn Square, adjacent to the Castle Inn.

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