Conservation Area (CA)
The Avenues CA
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0100
Description
Cast iron railings bounding the west boundary to Kings Lawns. Particularly decorative design, with dog rail, semi-circular detailing between the bars below the top rail, and substantial standards with scrolled back stays. The railings terminate to either end in a large gault brick pier, with projecting brick bands and a stone cap. A gateway (no longer usable) is set approximately centrally. It has been damaged such that much of the actual gate is missing, although the large, octagonal gate posts survive.
Kings Lawns comprise the part of Hove Lawns that stretch from St John’s Road to Fourth Avenue (assessed separately). Part of the West Brighton Estate, they were originally for private use. Hove Council took over their maintenance in 1948, when they became accessible to the public. These railings appear to date from the formation of the Lawns as a private space. Source: Middleton 2002
A. Architectural, design and artistic interest
v. The railings are particularly elaborate and decorative in their design.
B. Historical and evidential interest
ii. Surviving reminder of the original arrangement and private use of this space
C. Townscape interest
i. Within The Avenues Conservation Area, the railings contribute to the historic character of the seafront and Hove Lawns.
E Rarity and representativeness
i. A good example of a well-designed decorative Victorian railing
Date of inclusion
Pre-2015
