Building record 1507900000 - K6 telephone kiosk on Chenies vllage green

Summary

Early twentieth century telephone box on Chenies village green

Protected Status/Designation

  • Listed Building (II) 1430682: K6 Telephone Kiosk, Chenies Village Green (DBC10199)

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Type and Period (1)

  • TELEPHONE BOX (Designed 1935, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)

Description

Grade II. A K6 telephone kiosk, of 1935, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, which stands surrounded by listed heritage assets on the edge of Chenies Village Green in Buckinghamshire. Reasons for Designation: Historic interest - on account of its public historic associations, including the commission of the K6 from a renowned architect, in celebration of King George V's Silver Jubilee; Design/Aesthetic interest - the K6 is an iconic C20 industrial design by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott; Group Value - as a K6 kiosk which has a strong visual relationship with at least three surrounding listed buildings and structures within the historic setting of Chenies Village Green (B1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>XYSBC25310 Digital archive: English Heritage. 2015. National Heritage List for England: Listing Entry. [Mapped feature: #37162 ]

Location

Grid reference TQ 01693 98307 (point)
Civil Parish CHENIES, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jun 24 2021 7:12PM

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