Telephone Call-box outside Nos.11 and 13, Monmouth, Monmouthshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.8169 / 51°49'1"N

Longitude: -2.7133 / 2°42'47"W

OS Eastings: 350930

OS Northings: 213387

OS Grid: SO509133

Mapcode National: GBR FL.WMLB

Mapcode Global: VH86T.XLGH

Plus Code: 9C3VR78P+QM

Entry Name: Telephone Call-box outside Nos.11 and 13

Listing Date: 3 November 1988

Last Amended: 10 August 2005

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 2807

Building Class: Communications

ID on this website: 300002807

Location: On the main road going north out of Monmouth which rises slowly above the town.

County: Monmouthshire

Town: Monmouth

Community: Monmouth (Trefynwy)

Community: Monmouth

Built-Up Area: Monmouth

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

Tagged with: Red telephone box

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History

K6 type box designed by Giles Gilbert Scott and first used in 1936. This example could date from post WWII, but, as a George VI one, it may be earlier.

Exterior

Cast iron K6 type telephone call box. Rectangular plan with domed roof. Small paned windows to two sides, timber door also small paned to front, plain iron rear with makers' name on base. Opalescent glass above doors and windows, TELEPHONE. Flat squinches to dome carry George VI crown.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its special interest as a K6 call-box in a heritage location and having group value with the surrounding listed buildings.

External Links

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Telephone Call-box outside Nos.11 and 13

A Grade II Listed Building in Monmouth, Monmouthshire