K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 telephone kiosk is a standardised design dating from the 20th century, made of cast iron and painted red with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides. The applied crowns are situated on the top panels. Rectangular white display signs are present, reading "TELEPHONE" beneath the shallow-curved roof. It contains modernised internal equipment.

The kiosk is located at the side of the main road through the northern part of the village, directly in front of an unlisted building. Yew Tree Cottage (Grade II) stands approximately 25 metres to the east, and the Harrow Inn (also Grade II) stands 25 metres to the north, both on the opposite side of the road. The kiosk has a strong visual relationship with these two listed buildings.

The K6 telephone kiosk, designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V’s Silver Jubilee, developed from his earlier K2 design of 1924, which drew inspiration from Neoclassical architecture. The K6 was more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective to mass produce. It represents a thoughtful adaptation of architectural tradition to contemporary technological needs. Over 70,000 K6 kiosks were produced, although many were later replaced, and they remain an iconic feature of Britain’s streetscapes.

The kiosk is designated at Grade II for its architectural and historic interest as an iconic example of industrial design, demonstrating Giles Gilbert Scott’s adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function. Its group value is also recognised, due to its proximity and good visual relationship with the two listed buildings nearby.