Old Shoreham Road, St Luke’s Church, Brighton

Conservation Area (CA)

No CA

Local Listing Reference

LLHA0145

Description

1872 to 1875 by John Hill in an Early English gothic style. Red brick elevations with polychromatic decoration and tiled roofs. Simple lancet windows in tripartite arrangement. Tower to southeast with polygonal apse, corbelled to support spire. Large, gabled north aisle added 1882 by J.G.Gibbins. Plain interior with late example of a west gallery. It is set back slightly from the pavement, with a red brick wall with piers to the boundary. Source: Antram & Pevsner 2013

A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest

i A relatively modest but well-executed example of a late 19th century church

C. Townscape Interest

ii Not within a conservation area, the church contributes positively to the streetscene iv Occupies a prominent corner location on a main road and near the crest of the hill. The small tower and spire provide a focal point along the road.

F. Intactness

i The building remains largely intact

Date of inclusion

2015