Cranfield Court

Cranfield, near Milton Keynes

Bedfordshire

England

Start Date: 1862

Completion Date: 1864

Status: Destroyed

House demolished 1934; servants' quarters extant.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: The Rev. G.G. Hunter

House & Family History: Cranfield was built 1862-64 to the designs of Thomas Hine for The Rev. G.G. Hunter. In the early 1920s it was bought by Mr. R.E. Campbell, and, after his death, was used for a few years as a girls' school. Afterward it became derelict and was acquired for development by Messrs. Ward and Son of Bedford. Cranfield was demolished in 1934, except for the servants' quarters, which were converted into a house, which still stands.
Architect: Thomas Chambers Hine

Date of Birth: May 13, 1813
Date of Death: Feb 6, 1899
Nationality: British
Notes: Nottingham architect. Articled to Matthew Habershon until 1834. In partnership with William Patterson (builder of Nottingham) until 1848. In partnership with Robert Evans, a former pupil, from 1857 until 1867. Practiced with his son, George Thomas Hine, from 1867. Founder of Nottingham Architectural Association, 1862.

Date: 1862-64
Designed: House for Rev. G.G. Hunter

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House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: The Rev. G.G. Hunter, 19th century. Hatfield Harter, early 20th century. Mr. R.E. Campbell, 1920s.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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