K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 telephone kiosk is a standard design made of cast iron, painted red overall. It features long horizontal glazing in the door and sides, with crowns applied to the top panels rather than perforated. The kiosk has rectangular white display signs reading "TELEPHONE" beneath a shallow-curved roof. It contains modernised internal equipment and is in generally fair condition, retaining all its glass panes.

Located on the north side of the Green at the entrance to Ashton Village, the kiosk is surrounded by at least ten listed buildings, seven of which have a direct visual relationship with it.

Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee, the K6 is a notable example of 20th-century industrial design. It evolved from Scott's earlier K2 telephone kiosk design of 1924, which was inspired by Neo-classical architecture. The K6 is more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective to mass produce. Scott, an influential modern British architect, is also known for significant works like the Anglican cathedral of Liverpool and Battersea power station. Over 70,000 K6 kiosks were produced, and while many were replaced in the 1960s, many still exist, remaining iconic features of British streetscapes.

The K6 telephone kiosk in Ashton is designated for its strong visual relationship with the nearby listed buildings.