Hartland's four almshouses may be demolished.

Even if they were re-roofed it was questionable whether the houses would be fit for habitation, Bideford Rural Council have been told.
The Council's surveyor, Mr L J Dunn, has suggested the houses be demolished and the tenants re-housed. The trustees will be told that the Council are contemplating taking over the considerable liability of the houses and that they may also be prepared to re-house the tenants, if the land on which the almshouses stand is given to the Council free.