Conservation Area (CA)
Old Hove CA
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0095
Description
Tall flint wall. Coursed flint pebbles set in lime mortar. Terminates in pier to west, with greensand sandstone dressings. The original village of Hove was situated along Hove Street, and comprised of a few houses, cottages and a Manor House. The Church was located away from the village to the northeast (St Andrew's Church). The wall originally formed a garden wall to Hove Manor. Originally known as Hove House, it is unclear when it was first constructed. Some sources state that it was built in 1785, but it may otherwise be an older house that was remodelled at this time. It was renamed Hove Manor in 1867 when John Olliver Vallance purchased the manorial rights. The house was demolished in 1936. Historic Ordnance Survey maps show how the garden changed over time. The 1870s map shows a wall in this location, although only the eastern third remains on the 1890s and c.1910 maps. The full wall is only again evident on the 1930s map. This coincides with the construction of the houses to the south. Sources: Antram & Morrice 2008, Middleton 2002
A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest
ii. The use of greensand sandstone for quoining is rare in the city, giving this wall design interest
B. Historic and Evidential Interest
ii. Surviving reminder of the former Hove Manor, at the heart of the original village of Hove
E. Rarity and Representativeness
ii. Representative of the location of the former Hove Manor
Date of Inclusion
Pre-2015
