MEM22329 - Telephone box, Lynmouth Street, Lynmouth (Building)

Summary

A type K6 telephone box, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1935. It was manufactured at the Lion foundry in Kirkintilloch, Scotland.

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Full Description

Telephone kiosk. Type K6. Designed 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Made by Lion Foundry Co Ltd, Kirkintilloch. Cast-iron. Square kiosk with domed roof, unperforated crowns to top panels, and margin-pane glazing to door and sides. [1] A listed “K6” pattern telephone kiosk is to the familiar 1935 design of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott with margin-pane glazing to the door and sides. It was manufactured at the Lion foundry in Kirkintilloch, Scotland. [2] The building was visited in April 2012 as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. It received a BAR score of 4A. [3] The building is mentioned in the 2018 Conservation Area Appraisal for Lynmouth. [4] The building was assessed as part of the 2018-19 rapid condition survey of Exmoor’s Listed Buildings, receiving a BAR score of 5A. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Index: Department of the Environment. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest .
  • <2> Report: Fisher, J.. 2003. Lynmouth: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. 17.
  • <3> Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.
  • <4> Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2018. Lynmouth Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 63, 83.
  • <5> Report: Thurlow, T.. 2020. Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2018-2019: Summary of findings and recommendations for action. Exmoor National Park Authority.

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Other Statuses/References

  • 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (4A): 858/1/4/74
  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Local Heritage List Status (Rejected)

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Location

Grid reference SS 7224 4957 (point)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 20 2024 4:19PM

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