Conservation Area (CA)
No CA
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0144
Description
Bought from the Abergavenny Estate by Herbert Carden on behalf of Brighton Corporation in 1928 (following the expansion of the city boundary to Brighton). Originally forming open downland, it was set out as a public garden. The design incorporated a sunken rose garden, Doric Temple and Tuscan Pergola. The Temple (decorated with fruit motifs and figureheads) and Pergola were purchased from the 1924 Wembley Exhibition. It is possible that these elements influenced the design of The Level in 1929. Source.
A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest
i A good example of a public park of this period, which incorporates elements of particular design interest
iii May have influenced the design of The Level B Historic and Evidential Interest i Elements of the design are associated with the Wembley Exhibition
C. Townscape Interest
ii Not within a conservation area, the space contributes positively to the area. It contributes a green character to the streetscene, which forms a visual break before arriving in Patcham historic village.
F. Intactness
i The space retains much of its original design and character.
Date of inclusion
2015
