K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 telephone kiosk is a standardised design dating from the 20th century. It was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee, evolving from his earlier K2 design of 1924. The kiosk is constructed of cast iron, painted red overall with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides, and features applied crowns on the top panels, rather than perforated ones. Rectangular white display signs read "TELEPHONE" beneath the shallow-curved roof. Modern internal equipment has been installed. The kiosk is in fair condition and appears to be intact.

It sits behind a small wall at the east end of a car park in the centre of the village. The surrounding area includes terraced houses at 1–9 Church Street (Grade II), the Almshouses and their garden wall and gate piers (collectively Grade II), the Grade I Church of All Saints, and Trinity Cottage and adjoining corner shop and house (Grade II). Also present in the car park is an unlisted war memorial.

The K6 kiosk represents an important milestone in 20th century industrial design, demonstrating a thoughtful adaptation of architectural tradition to contemporary technological needs. Over 70,000 were produced, with many replaced in the 1960s, but they remain an iconic feature of British streetscapes. It is designated at Grade II for its visual relationship with nearby listed buildings, its proximity to a Grade I church, and as a representative example of this significant design within a village setting.