Fonthill Road, Railway Bridge, Hove

Asset type

Historic building - Transport (Railway bridge)

Local Listing Reference

LLHA0068

Conservation Area (CA)

No CA

Description

The Brighton to Shoreham-by-Sea line was completed in May 1840 (before the main line), and therefore the bridge likely dates to this time. Built in buff brick, with a low, segmental-arched opening and projecting piers to either side. Red brick dressings, including string course. Recessed panels of flint above.

A.  Architectural, design and artistic interest

i. Good example of a regional approach to railway bridge design, incorporating local materials

C. Townscape interest

ii. Not within a conservation area, the bridge contributes greatly to the streetscene.

F. Intactness

i. The design of the bridge survives largely intact.

Date of inclusion

2015