Montpelier Crescent, Victorian residential crescent in Montpelier, Brighton, England.
Montpelier Crescent is a curved row of 38 townhouses in Brighton arranged in a sweeping semicircle. The facades feature decorative details such as moulded wreaths and ammonite capitals.
The crescent was designed by architect Amon Henry Wilds between 1843 and 1847, with additional houses added to both ends in the 1850s. Its construction followed the growth of rail travel, which made Brighton an appealing residential destination for wealthy families.
The name Montpelier references the French city and reflects Victorian enthusiasm for continental place names. Today, the curved frontages and carefully maintained facades shape the residential character of the neighborhood.
The crescent sits in a quiet residential neighborhood and is best explored on foot. Visitors can appreciate the facade details best by walking slowly around the curved street.
The crescent was built on the former site of cricket grounds called Lillywhite's Ground, showing how the area transformed from sporting space to upscale residence. Few visitors realize this sporting heritage underlies the street they see today.
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