Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
Telephone Call-box
Llanrhaeadr yng Nghinmeirch, Denbighshire, Wales
The record
- Designation
- Listed building, Grade II
- Broad class
- Communications
- Date of designation
- 28 August 1990
- Locality
- Prion
- Town
- Denbigh
- Community
- Llanrhaeadr yng Nghinmeirch
- Unitary authority
- Denbighshire
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates
- 53.15540, -3.45280
- Cadw reference
- 1340
Slide toward Today to fade the historical sheet and see the modern map underneath.
David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesLlyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of WalesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries
Shown on 5 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1608 "(13) Cambriae Typus." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
Cadw's description
Location
On the roadside at the western boundary of the community immediately opposite Peniel Chapel; within the chapel's railed forecourt.
History
K6 type square, red kiosk of cast-iron construction to the standard design of Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. Design introduced by GPO in 1936; this example dates from the reign of King George VI. Foundry plate inscribed: "Carron Company, Stirlingshire".
Exterior
Domed roof with four lunettes containing embossed crowns over red lettered opals and ventilation slits. Raised surrounds to sides and door with marginal bars to horizontal glazing. Blank rear, moulded plinth.
Reason for designation
Included for its special interest as a K6 type telephone kiosk in a rural location adjacent to Peniel Chapel.
Group value with Peniel chapel.
Nearby in the register
- Peniel Chapel and ManseReligious, Ritual and Funeraryunder 1 mi
- Plas CaptainDomesticunder 1 mi
- Segrwyd Mill and Mill HouseIndustrialunder 1 mi
- Egryn and attached barnDomesticunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.