Conservation Area (CA)
Old Hove CA
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0094
Description
There is mention of an alehouse in Hove as early as 1578, and a ‘Ship Inn’ was built (or rebuilt) in 1702. This continued in use as a public house until the early 20th century, and is rumoured to have been a favoured watering-hole for smugglers. A road-widening scheme led to the demolition of this building, with a replacement building built in 1914 by West Street Brewery following compensation from Hove Council. The building was designed by Thomas Garrett. In 1915 W.E.Lynn was landlord. In 1916 Tamplin’s took over the building, and continued to own the building until 1963. It is now named The Ginger Pig. Two storeys, with three gable ends fronting the road. Rendered pub frontage to ground floor with fascia extending across the entirety of the building. The entrance is set centrally; the fascia rises above the entrance with dentil detailing and a round plaque depicting a ship set within it. Mock timber-framing to the gables. Tiled roofs.
Source: http://portsladehistory.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/hove-pubs-index-g-n.html
A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest
ii. A good example of an early 20th century public house
C. Townscape Interest
i. Within the Old Hove Conservation Area, the building is atypical of the area due to its use and style of architecture. The three mock timber-framed gables are particularly prominent features in the streetscape.
F. Intactness
i. The design of the building survives intact
ii. Its use as a pub remains
Date of Inclusion
2015
