Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks
PAIR OF K6 TELEPHONE KIOSKS, GREAT UNDERBANK
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1240494
- Date first listed:
- 02-Mar-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks
- Statutory Address:
- PAIR OF K6 TELEPHONE KIOSKS, GREAT UNDERBANK
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- Date:
- 2000-08-12
- Reference:
- IOE01/00932/34
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1240494
- Date first listed:
- 02-Mar-1989
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 07-Jan-2009
- List Entry Name:
- Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks
- Statutory Address 1:
- PAIR OF K6 TELEPHONE KIOSKS, GREAT UNDERBANK
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- PAIR OF K6 TELEPHONE KIOSKS, GREAT UNDERBANK
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Stockport (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 89575 90518
Details
STOCKPORT
701/1/255 GREAT UNDERBANK 02-MAR-1989 PAIR OF K6 TELEPHONE KIOSKS (Formerly listed as: GREAT UNDERBANK K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK)
GV II Pair of K6 Telephone kiosks designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and made by various contractors.
MATERIALS: Cast iron and glass.
DESCRIPTION: The kiosks are identical, constructed in cast iron, with three glazed sides in eight registers with margin lights, and a solid rear side with reeded decoration. The Soane-inspired canopy dome is placed above the four arched sides, each with a crown in relief above a glazed panel inscribed 'TELEPHONE'. The kiosks are placed back to back and contain modern telecommunications equipment.
HISTORY: The archetypal K6 telephone kiosk was introduced in 1935 to celebrate the silver jubilee of King George V and is commonly known as the 'Jubilee Kiosk'. It was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott as a development of his earlier K2 kiosk design of 1924. Its design has become iconic and represents the careful adaptation of Neoclassical design, influenced by the work of the Regency architect Sir John Soane, to a mass produced object with a modern technological function.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION: The pair of K6 telephone kiosks on Great Underbank are designated for the following principal reasons: * The K6 telephone kiosk is an iconic example of industrial design, showing Giles Gilbert Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function. * The pair are a good example of the type, sited in a Conservation Area and surrounded by listed buildings, being directly outside the listed White Lion Hotel and 16-18 Great Underbank.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 210899
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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