K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 telephone kiosk is a standardised design dating from the 20th century, built of cast iron and painted red overall. It has long, horizontal glazing in the door and sides, with applied crowns on the top panels rather than perforated ones. Rectangular white display signs, reading "TELEPHONE," are positioned beneath the shallow-curved roof. The interior contains modernised equipment. The red paint is flaking in several areas, most notably on the door, while the display signs remain in good condition.

The kiosk occupies a central location within the village, adjacent to the Grade II listed Village Pump. Opposite the kiosk, approximately 10 metres to the east, stands Post Cottage (formerly the post office and also Grade II listed), contributing to the immediate setting. The Church of St Margaret, situated approximately 40 metres to the north-east, is also clearly visible alongside the kiosk from the village centre, establishing a notable visual relationship between these features.

Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee, this K6 model was a refinement of his earlier K2 telephone kiosk design from 1924, which drew inspiration from Neo-classical architecture. The K6 was intended to be more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective to manufacture. Over 70,000 K6 kiosks were produced; many were replaced in the 1960s, but they remain an iconic feature of the British landscape.

The kiosk is designated at Grade II for its strong visual relationship with three listed buildings, and for the contextual relationship between the kiosk and its setting, provided by Post Cottage.