Listed status for Cambridge telephone kiosk and mud walls in Whittlesey
An iconic K6 telephone kiosk in Cambridge is one of the highlights that Historic England has included among 300 sites across the country which have been protected in the past year.
Located on Grove Lane in St Peter’s Terrace, the grade II-listed kiosk was designed by celebrated British architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880-1960), who was also responsible for Cambridge University Library. It was created in 1935 for the General Post Office, on the occasion of King George V’s Silver Jubilee.
Also grade-II listed this year in Cambridgeshire were the Mud Walls in Whittlesey, which were constructed of local clay. This was an inventive way to work around the government tax on brick and tiles, which was imposed to pay for the American War of Independence.
Heritage minister Nigel Huddleston said: “Listing these significant historic sites means we can protect our valuable heritage for future generations to learn from and ensure they are on the map for local people and visitors to be proud of and enjoy.
“This year’s entries on to the list span the length and breadth of the country and have something to inspire everyone.”
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