Hatton Arms K6 Telephone Kiosk

HATTON ARMS K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK, HATTON LANE

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K6 telephone kiosk, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, cast-iron and glass, painted red, square plan.
Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1393569
Date first listed:
02-Jul-2008
List Entry Name:
Hatton Arms K6 Telephone Kiosk
Statutory Address:
HATTON ARMS K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK, HATTON LANE
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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1393569
Date first listed:
02-Jul-2008
List Entry Name:
Hatton Arms K6 Telephone Kiosk
Statutory Address 1:
HATTON ARMS K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK, HATTON LANE

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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.

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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.

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Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:
HATTON ARMS K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK, HATTON LANE

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

District:
Warrington (Unitary Authority)
Parish:
Hatton
National Grid Reference:
SJ 59885 82453

Reasons for Designation

The Hatton Arms telephone box is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons:

* It is an iconic example of industrial design showing Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function * It is a good example of the type and has a strong visual relationship with the Grade II listed Hatton Arms public house where it is situated against the front wall of the building and forms an integral part of the picturesque streetscape * The kiosk has a direct historical and contextual relationship with the Hatton Arms as the public house formerly incorporated the village post office and store

Details

HATTON

64/0/10022 HATTON LANE 02-JUL-08 HATTON Hatton Arms K6 Telephone Kiosk

II K6 telephone kiosk, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, cast-iron and glass, painted red, square plan.

EXTERIOR: Three glazed sides (including door to right side), solid rear side against front wall of Hatton Arms public house. Horizontal and vertical glazing bars divide glazed sides into eight horizontal strips with flanking narrow margin lights. Roof with Soane-inspired dome, arched heads to each side. All four sides incorporate relief crown above glazed panels inscribed 'TELEPHONE'. Modernised equipment to interior.

HISTORY: The K6 telephone kiosk ('Jubilee' kiosk) was introduced in 1935 to celebrate the silver jubilee of King George V. It was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (architect of Battersea Power Station and Liverpool Anglican Cathedral) and was a smaller version of his earlier K2 (1924) and K3 (c.1930) kiosks. The design of the K6 telephone kiosk 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. Approximately 11,000 K6 kiosks were constructed in total.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION The Hatton Arms telephone box is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons:

* It is an iconic example of industrial design showing Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function * It is a good example of the type and has a strong visual relationship with the Grade II listed Hatton Arms public house where it is situated against the front wall of the building and forms an integral part of the picturesque streetscape * The kiosk has a direct historical and contextual relationship with the Hatton Arms as the public house formerly incorporated the village post office and store

Legacy

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Legacy System number:
504401
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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