Church Road, Portslade, 80, Old Fire Station

The building was constructed in 1909 as Portslade Fire Station. White glazed brick with terracotta dressings and hipped roof.

Asset type

Historic Building - Fire station 

Local Listing Reference

LLHA0020

Conservation Area (CA)

No CA

Description

The building was constructed in 1909 as Portslade Fire Station. The purpose of the building is identified in a plaque above the central arched opening; the date is set to either side. Two further plaques on the building incorporate the seal of the former ‘Portslade by Sea Urban District Council’, which was the local governing body from 1897 to 1974.

A.  Architectural, design and artistic interest

ii. A good example of the rare use of glazed white bricks and terracotta.

v. Particularly pleasing aesthetic.

C. Townscape interest

ii. Contributes greatly to the streetscene.

E. Rarity and representativeness

i. An uncommon survival of a building of this type and age, incorporating plaques which represent the development of governance and fire-fighting at this time.

F. Intactness

i. Despite conversion, the exterior of the building retains a sense of completeness in its design and appearance.

Date of inclusion

Pre-2015

White glazed brick with terracotta dressings and hipped roof. Generally symmetrical in design: Three arched openings to the ground floor, of which the central arch is wider. Above, central window rises through eaves height to form a small gable with finials to each shoulder. Bullseye windows set to each side.

Contact information

  • 80 Church Road, Portslade