K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 telephone kiosk is a standardised design dating from the 20th century, made of cast iron, painted red overall with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides. Decorative crowns are applied to the top panels, not perforated. Rectangular white display signs read “TELEPHONE” beneath the shallow-curved roof. Modern internal equipment has been installed. The kiosk is situated approximately 30 metres south of St Martin's Church (Grade I) and 15 metres from the Grade II listed Lych Gate to the south of the church. It stands at a fork in the main road, slightly separated from other buildings except the church, with which it demonstrates a strong visual relationship.

The K6 design was created in 1935 by Giles Gilbert Scott for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V’s Silver Jubilee. It was developed from his earlier K2 telephone kiosk design of 1924, reflecting Neo-classical influences. The K6 was more streamlined, compact and cost-effective to produce, with over 70,000 eventually made. The kiosk forms a strong visual relationship with two listed buildings, one of which is a Grade I church, and serves as a representative example within a village setting of this important 20th century industrial design.