Battered by recent strong winds, there are concerns about the eye-catching 1950s AA telephone box at Dunmail Raise.
As well as providing a glimpse of times gone by, it has also been used to mark the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and is close to where the legendary last King of Cumberland is reputed to be buried.
The Grade II listed box was ripped from its wooden moorings earlier this month and locals want it put right before it suffers any further damage with strong gales on the way.
Neil Pritt, 69, of Keswick, went to investigate box number 487.
He said: “I’d like to see it restored and put back as it’s something from our past. It is such an iconic part of the landscape.”
Mr Pritt said that a passing motorist – a visitor – expressed his sadness at its state too, telling Mr Pritt that his father’s ashes were scattered nearby and his grandchildren always looked out for the box as they drove by.
The AA confirmed its teams secured it until it could be assessed by its maintenance team.
It added: “The maintenance team have now carried out their assessment and will make further arrangements to move the box to their depot so it can be properly repaired.”
