Modernised (in 2014-15) Hartwell Almshouses, now each privately owned, Cranfield, Beds, UK.


Hartwell Almshouses were so small and outdated that no tenants could be found for them. They were sold in 2013 by The Hartwell Charity (run by trustees) to help fund more suitable homes for older people in Cranfield. According to Bedfordshire Libraries 2009: The Hartwell Almshouses were founded in 1734 and 1739 from the will of Richard Hartwell, a local farmer and Quaker who died on 16th June 1739. There were three houses provided for the use of not more than six people, of whom half had to be members of the Society of Friends. The other half had to have been residents in Cranfield Village. The houses were maintained by the income of Hartwell Farm situated in Court Road. The houses were rebuilt in 1834. Sources: Victoria County History. Vol III. Cranfield: Its church and people, by M K Street Chronicles of Cranfield, by Frank Lord Cranfield, by Stephen Coleman Old Cranfield in the early part of the Twentieth Century by a native, by Doris Malsher English Heritage - now HIstoric England: Grade: II listed building. First listed: 06-Feb-1987 Description in 1987: Row of 3 almshouses. Founded 1734 by will of Richard Hartwell, rebuilt 1834. Yellow gault brick. Thatched roof. Single storeyed row with symmetrical front elevation. 3 thatched gabled porches. 4-centred arched doors surmounted by moulded labels. 2 2-light windows between each porch, with 4-centred arched heads and diamond leading. All are surmounted by moulded labels. Labels are of painted timber. 2 double ridge stacks, both with pairs of moulded octagonal shafts linked at caps.


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Location: High St, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, GB, UK, Europe
Photo credit: © Alec Scaresbrook / Alamy / Afripics
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