Hatton Arms K6 Telephone Kiosk

The Hatton Arms K6 Telephone Kiosk is a Grade II listed structure designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. This cast-iron and glass kiosk, painted red, features a square plan and was introduced in 1935 to celebrate the silver jubilee of King George V.

The exterior of the kiosk has three glazed sides, including a door on the right side, and a solid rear side that is positioned against the front wall of the Hatton Arms public house. The glazed sides are divided into eight horizontal strips by horizontal and vertical glazing bars, with narrow margin lights on either side. The roof is topped with a dome inspired by the work of the Regency architect Sir John Soane, and each side has arched heads. Above the glazed panels, there is a relief crown inscribed with the word 'TELEPHONE'. The interior has been modernized with updated equipment.

The K6 telephone kiosk is a smaller version of Scott's earlier K2 and K3 kiosks, representing a careful adaptation of Neoclassical design for a modern technological purpose. Approximately 11,000 of these kiosks were constructed.

The Hatton Arms telephone box is designated at Grade II because it exemplifies industrial design through Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms, maintains a strong visual relationship with the Grade II listed Hatton Arms public house, and has historical significance as the public house once housed the village post office and store.