NHER 33409 (Structure record) - Motoring telephone box

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Summary

This AA telephone box was installed before the 1950s and is the oldest one in Norfolk. It has an upright 'sentry box' pattern with a gable above each face and a door to the south. The box contains a telephone and shelving. It is painted black and yellow.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1239792: AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION BOX NO 530

Location

Map sheet	TF74SE
Civil Parish	BRANCASTER, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Automobile Association Box, Brancaster Staithe.
Situated on former road now layby. Oldest box in East Anglia.
Upright 'sentry box' pattern with gable above each face, door to south; contains telephone and shelving. Dates from before 1950s and is one of the few of the pattern remaining. Painted black and yellow.
See (S1) and (S2).
E. Rose (NLA), 29 January 1998.

This structure became dilapidated during 1999-2000, but by October 2001 has been fully restored.
E. Rose (NLA), 15 October 2001.

Associated Sources (4)

--- SNF99427 Designation: English Heritage. 1990-2013. English Heritage Listing Notification. Notification. DNF4456.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1239792.
<S2> SNF2900 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1988. Old AA box gets listing order. 21 May.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

MOTORING TELEPHONE BOX (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)

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Brancaster (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Dec 31 2023 11:18AM