K6 telephone kiosk in The Square

The Square, Broadhempston, Devon, TQ9 6BN

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Overview

A K6 telephone kiosk, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Read the official list entry to find out more.

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1442977
Date first listed:: 17-Jan-2017
List Entry Name:: K6 telephone kiosk in The Square
Statutory Address:: The Square, Broadhempston, Devon, TQ9 6BN

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1442977
Date first listed:: 17-Jan-2017
List Entry Name:: K6 telephone kiosk in The Square
Location Description:
Statutory Address 1:: The Square, Broadhempston, Devon, TQ9 6BN

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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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

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:: The Square, Broadhempston, Devon, TQ9 6BN

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

County:: Devon
District:: Teignbridge (District Authority)
Parish:: Broadhempston
National Grid Reference:: SX8015566303

Summary

A K6 telephone kiosk, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

Reasons for Designation

The K6 telephone kiosk in The Square, Broadhempston, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Design interest: the K6 is an iconic example of C20 British design and has intrinsic value; * Degree of survival: the kiosk appears to survive well; * Relationship with listed buildings: it has a strong visual relationship with the Monk's Retreat Inn and the cottages adjacent (all listed Grade II).

History

The K6 telephone kiosk is a milestone of C20 industrial design. It was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 for the General Post Office, on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The K6 was a development from his earlier, highly successful K2 design of 1924. The K6 was more streamlined aesthetically, more compact and more cost effective to mass produce.

Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880-1960) was one of the most important of modern British architects; his many celebrated commissions include the Anglican cathedral of Liverpool and Battersea Power Station. The K2 and K6 telephone kiosks can be said to represent a very thoughtful adaptation of architectural tradition to contemporary technological requirements. Well over 70,000 K6s were eventually produced. Many were replaced in the 1960s with far plainer kiosk types, but many still remain, and continue to be an iconic feature on Britain's streetscapes.

Details

A K6 telephone kiosk.

MATERIALS AND PLAN The K6 is constructed mainly of cast iron and glass, and is square on plan.

DESCRIPTION The K6 is a standardised design, painted red overall with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides, and with the crowns in the top panels being applied rather than perforated. There are rectangular white display signs which read TELEPHONE beneath the shallow domed roof.

This K6 appears to be in good condition; its display signs and glazing are intact. It stands in a central position within the village and is immediately opposite the Monk's Retreat Inn and Horse Shoe Cottage, both of which are listed at Grade II. It has a good visual relationship with these buildings collectively.

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Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.