Hugh Cecil Benson was born Kensington, Middlesex [now London], England on 3 July 1883 and studied at King's College, London and the Architectural Association Schools in London. He was articled to Ernest Newton (1856-1922). He also attended the Royal Academy Schools in London from 1905 to 1910. He commenced independent practice as an architect in Hertford, Hertfordshire in 1907. He died in Hooge, Ypres, Belgium on 22 June 1915, whilst serving in the Army during World War One.
St. Thomas's Church, Charlton Andover, Hants (1908); restoration and additions to Grateley Rectory, Hants (1911) Parish Hall at Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hants (1909); alterations and additions to Cwmcarvan Court, Monmouth (1912); North Place, Hatfield, Herts (1913); Moffatts, Hatfield, Herts (1911); new Showrooms at 17, Church Street, Kensington, W. (1911): Choir Stalls and Canon Seats for Cathedral of St. John at Umtata, Cape Colony (1911); alterations and additions at Terrilands, Pinner (1914); and at Charlton House, Ludwell, Wilts (1913); various cottages
Directory of British Architects 1834-1914. Compiled by Antonia Brodie, et al. Volume 1: A-K. London; New York: British Architectural Library, Royal Institute of British Architects/Continuum, 2001