Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
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Pont-y-Clun, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales
A Grade II listed building in Miskin, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff, designated on 15 August 2000.
The record
- Designation
- Listed building, Grade II
- Broad class
- Communications
- Date of designation
- 15 August 2000
- Locality
- Miskin
- Town
- Pontyclun
- Community
- Pont-y-Clun
- Unitary authority
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates
- 51.51858, -3.37556
- Cadw reference
- 23933
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5 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1636 map "Cornubia : Devonia, Somersetus, Dorcestria, Wiltonia, Glocestria ..." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
Historical maps covering this location
- 1636 · Cornubia : Devonia, Somersetus, Dorcestria, Wiltonia, Glocestria ... (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1637 · The fourth table of England. Cornub. Devonia, Somerset etc. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1865 · England and Wales. England No. 6. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1895 · Sheet 11. Ordnance Survey of England and Wales. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1897 · 262 Pontypridd (Hills) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
Cadw's description
Location
Sited to left rear of pavement and against the front wall of the "Old Village Shop". This property adjoins the listed Miskin Arms.
History
K6 type telephone box designed in classical style by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, architect of London. This box has embossed George VI crowns dating from 1936 onwards.
Exterior
Squre red cast-iron kiosk with domed top and small-pane glazing. Door to front under red-lettered opals and raised crowns. Moulded plinth. Foundry plate to rear is not visible.
Interior
Standard interior with modern handset bearing the number (01443) 226373.
Reason for designation
Within a heritage location comprising the Miskin conservation area and close to various listed buildings surrounding the War Memorial in the square.
Nearby in the register
- Miskin War MemorialCommemorativeunder 1 mi
- Miskin ArmsRecreationalunder 1 mi
- Church of St DavidReligious, Ritual and Funeraryunder 1 mi
- Chapel HouseReligious, Ritual and Funeraryunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.