Conservation Area (CA)
No CA
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0098
Description
There are 7 matching mid 19th century shelters on Hove seafront, built by Hove Corporation: Painted cast-iron with glazed panels. Central spine with U-shaped terminals. Single storey with flat roof concealed behind parapet pierced with quatrefoil decoration and carrying ball finials. Decorative cornice to deep overhanging eaves carried on shaped brackets springing from cast-iron columns. Dado panels with relief decoration in the form of a ship – the symbol of Hove. 5 of these are listed at grade II. It appears that the remaining two are those located to southwest of King Alfred’s Leisure Centre and to the south of Glendor Road; they may not be in their original locations. A further (eighth) shelter is located to the south of Medina Terrace. This displays many of the same details, but has been much altered to accommodate Southern Water apparatus and is thus not included.
A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest
ii. Good examples of mid 19th century street furniture
B. Historical and Evidential Interest
ii. The incorporation of the Hove ship as part of the design provides a reminder of previous administrative organisation
C. Townscape Interest
ii. The shelters form a group which contributes greatly to the character and charm of the seafront
iv. Clear association with the 5 listed shelters in the group, which are of matching design
F. Intactness
i. The design of the shelters survives intact
Date of Inclusion
Pre-2015
