K6 Telephone Kiosk

This K6 telephone kiosk is a standardised design dating from the 20th century. It is constructed of cast iron, painted red overall, with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides. The crowns on the top panels are applied, not perforated. Rectangular white display signs read “TELEPHONE” beneath the shallow curved roof. The interior contains modernised equipment.

The kiosk is situated on the south side of the main road through the village, close to St Paul’s Church (listed at Grade II*) and to the east of Parsonage Farm (listed at Grade II). It has a strong visual relationship with these two buildings and is set against the backdrop of the flint boundary wall of the church.

The K6 kiosk was designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott for the General Post Office, to commemorate King George V’s Silver Jubilee. It evolved from his earlier K2 telephone kiosk design of 1924, which had Neo-classical influences. The K6 was more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective to mass produce. Over 10,000 K6 kiosks were manufactured, with many being replaced in the 1960s.

The kiosk is designated at Grade II for its strong visual relationship with the surrounding listed buildings, including the parish church and Parsonage Farm.