Old Maltings to west of Maltings Farmhouse (EHER 15035)

An early 19th century red brick-built maltings of five bays, gable ends and red pantile roof. It is single storey and has a catslide to the west, and two storeys to the east. It is a typical example of an early mid-19th century rural malthouse forming part of a farm complex.

A red brick-built maltings of five bays, gable ends and red pantile roof. It is single storey and has a catslide to the west, and two storeys to the east. There are characteristic small windows with louvres along both long axis; the south gable has a single ground floor door with taking-in door above and wooden casements to both floors. The east facade has three red brick and two concrete buttresses. Similar in form to the malthouse at Spurriers Farm (EHER 15036), barley was probably delivered and malt dispatched at the roadside end of the building. The steep possibly stood at this end with the kiln to the north; the gable wall is missing and the first floor may have been used for storage purposes. An internal inspection was not possible. ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL: The footings of the kiln may survive at the northern end of the building. SITE SIGNIFICANCE: Typical example of an early mid-19th century rural malthouse forming part of a farm complex. The building has lost its kiln, but until an internal inspection has taken place a full assessment cannot be made. MANAGEMENT: The building is in a sound condition and should be assessed as part of the development control process. An RCHME Level 2 record should be sufficient if no internal features survive. If internal features survive, a long section would be appropriate and any groundwork’s at the northern end of the building should be monitored by an archaeologist as parts of the kiln may be exposed. <1>. Photos of the site. <2>