Lewes Road, 109, The Bear Inn, Brighton

Late 19th century, replacing an earlier public house of the same name.

Conservation Area (CA)

No CA

Local Listing Reference

LLHA0113

Description

Late 19th century, replacing an earlier public house of the same name. Located on the corner of Lewes Road and Bear Road, it has two principal elevations which match in detailing. Two storey with attic. Main entrance set within gable at corner and orientated to address the junction. Further gable to each of the two elevations. Render and red brick with clay tile roofs. Shallow arched openings to the ground floor, with hung sash windows above. Mock timber framing to the gables. Prominent brick chimney.

A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest

ii. A good example of a late 19th/early 20th century public house

C. Townscape Interest

ii. Not within a conservation area, the public house contributes to the streetscene.

iii. Located at a prominent junction, the building forms a minor focal point in the area

F. Intactness

i. The exterior of the building survives largely intact

ii. The building remains in pub use

Date of Inclusion

2015

Lewes Road, 109, The Bear Inn, Brighton

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