North Hertfordshire Masonic Lodge (the Cloisters), Barrington Road, Letchworth - 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 project development work.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

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:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

B

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, CA