North Hertfordshire Masonic Lodge (the Cloisters), Barrington Road - North Hertfordshire
Built in 1906-7 as a residential school of ethics and psychology based on Arts and Crafts principles. Architect WH Cowlishaw, a follower of William Morris. Highly idiosyncratic design incorporating a philosophical approach to materials with both traditional and progressive themes. Currently the North Hertfordshire Masonic Lodge, but with much of the building unused. Problems of internal and external deterioration due to rainwater penetration. In October 2022 Historic England awarded a Repair Grant for Heritage at Risk for the project development works due to complete summer 2023.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE MASONIC LODGE (THE CLOISTERS)
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1102019
- Local Planning Authority:
- North Hertfordshire
- Site Type:
- Education > College
Location
- Building Name:
- North Hertfordshire Masonic Lodge (the Cloisters)
- Street Name:
- Barrington Road
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District / Borough:
- North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- North East Hertfordshire
- Region:
- East of England
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Occupied/in use
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Kate Marchant 01223 582773
