Two K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Former Post Office is a Grade II listed building in the Gravesham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 5 March 2010. A N/A Telephone kiosk. 1 related planning application.
Two K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Former Post Office
- WRENN ID
- half-copper-heron
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Gravesham
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 5 March 2010
- Type
- Telephone kiosk
- Period
- N/A
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The two K6 telephone kiosks stand outside the former post office on The Grove, Gravesend. These are standardised kiosks made of cast iron, painted red with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides. The crowns on the top panels are applied, not perforated, and rectangular white display signs read “TELEPHONE” beneath the shallow curved roof. The internal equipment has been modernised.
Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee, the K6 was a development of his earlier K2 design and was more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective to manufacture. Over 70,000 were produced before being largely replaced in the 1960s.
The kiosks are in good condition and contribute to a significant view along The Grove, framed by 146 Milton Road and the post office itself, and terminating with the clock tower and Berkley Crescent, all also listed buildings. They are designated at Grade II for their setting, their contribution to a characterful view, and as a notable example of 20th century industrial design.
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- No EPC on record for this property
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 1 application
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