K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent To Rose Cottage

The K6 telephone kiosk adjacent to Rose Cottage in Chaldon Herring is a Grade II listed structure. This kiosk, made of cast iron and painted red, features long horizontal glazing in the door and sides, with crowns applied to the top panels rather than perforated. It has rectangular white display signs reading "TELEPHONE" beneath a shallow curved roof and contains modern telecommunications equipment inside.

Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee, the K6 represents a significant development from Scott's earlier K2 design of 1924. The K6 is more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective for mass production. Scott, an influential modern British architect, is also known for notable works such as the Anglican cathedral of Liverpool and Battersea power station. The K2 and K6 kiosks exemplify a thoughtful blend of architectural tradition with contemporary technological needs. Over 70,000 K6 kiosks were produced, though many were replaced in the 1960s with simpler designs. Despite this, the K6 remains an iconic element of Britain's streetscapes.

The K6 telephone kiosk in Chaldon Herring is designated at Grade II due to its architectural significance as an iconic example of industrial design, showcasing Scott's adaptation of neoclassical forms for modern use, and its group value, as it visually relates to three other listed buildings in the village.