But her lifestyle - which offered so many a fascinating glimpse into the past - is still a source of intrigue for many today. We've delved into our archive and put together this gallery of images showing what her life was like as a lonely farmer in North Yorkshire with no running water or electricity.
1. Isolation
Hannah Hauxwell lived alone at Low Birk Hatt Farm in an isolated area of North Yorkshire (Pic: Andrew Varley) Photo: Andrew Varley
2. Low Birk Hatt
Hannah Hauxwell at Low Birk Hatt in Baldersdale
3. 1966
Hannah Hauxwell pictured here at her home in September 1966. (Pic: North Yorkshire County Council) Photo: North Yorkshire County Council
4.
Hannah Hauxwell featured in TV documentarys in the 70s about her hard life as a single farmer living in the wilds of North Yorkshire. (Pic: Andrew Varley) Photo: Andrew Varley