Hove War Memorial

The Hove War Memorial is a war memorial in Hove featuring a bronze figure of Saint George holding a sword, mounted on a Tuscan column with a three-stepped granite base. The structure stands on Grand Avenue and forms part of the town center's public spaces.

The memorial was designed by Edwin Lutyens after two initial proposals were rejected, and was unveiled on February 27, 1921, by Lord Leconfield. It was created to honor those who died in the First World War.

The memorial honors those from Hove who lost their lives in the First World War and forms part of the public space that residents encounter daily. The figure of Saint George serves as a visible reminder of sacrifice that shapes how the community remembers this period.

The memorial is located on Grand Avenue in the town center and is easy to reach and view from the surrounding area. Its position allows visitors to see it as part of a walk through the neighborhood.

The bronze figure of Saint George holds the sword by the blade rather than by the handle, an unusual and deliberate choice representing sacrifice. George Frampton created the figure in his studio, producing a distinctive work among the many memorials of its era.

Location: Brighton and Hove

Architects: Edwin Lutyens

Creator: George Frampton

GPS coordinates: 50.82684,-0.16870

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23