K6 Telephone Kiosk is a Grade II listed building in the South Hams local planning authority area, England. First listed on 29 April 2008. Telephone kiosk. 1 related planning application.

K6 Telephone Kiosk

WRENN ID
ancient-flagstone-pine
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
South Hams
Country
England
Date first listed
29 April 2008
Type
Telephone kiosk
Source
Historic England listing

Description

STRETE

1310/0/10008

K6 Telephone Kiosk

29-APR-08

GV II K6 telephone kiosk. Designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Made by various contractors.

MATERIALS: Cast iron.

PLAN: Square in plan with domed roof.

EXTERIOR: To the segmental upper structure on each side is a crown, applied in relief, above a glazed panel bearing the word "TELEPHONE". Margin glazing bars to windows and door. The telephone kiosk is painted red.

HISTORY: The archetypal K6 was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION: This K6 telephone kiosk is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons: * An iconic example of industrial design, showing Giles Gilbert Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function * A particularly good example of the type, possessing Group Value with the post office and post box, as well as nearby Grade II listed buildings

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