Site of a mid 19th century maltings and workers' housing, Station Road Maltings (EHER 11325)

Now demolished. Site of a mid 19th century three-storey maltings with both cylindrical and pyramidal kilns. A row of five terraced workers’ cottages stood to the West. The buildings have been demolished and the site is now a business park. Prior to demolition, the building was a good example of a mid 19th century urban malting with associated workers’ housing.

Maltings. Each malt kiln had two wire mesh floors. <1> Within the maltings yard is a row of five terraced cottages, of which four are weatherboarded and one is brick, built for employees of Messrs Matthews, two of which were occupied in 1972 but all of which were at that time due for demolition. Brickwork in SW corner of main building in English Bond, a method used in the 17th century and this is probably the first part of the building erected. Most of the other brickwork is Flemish Bond. There are three kilns, two square and one round, the latter possibly the original, of massive proportions, tied with bars with cast iron plates inscribed 'Bryan Corcoran, London'. The engine, an early diesel type, has been removed for renovation. <2> <3> Industrial Record Number EX/AAG/SG59. <4> Date unknown. Site assessment: 'The cottages are due for demolition with the main structure'. <2> A mid 19th century three-storey maltings formerly stood on this site. The building was brick-built with both cylindrical and pyramidal kilns. The walls were fixed with wrought iron ties, and the ground and second floors were supported on wooden columns; cast iron columns supported the first floor. A diesel engine and line shafting survived within the building and a row of five terraced workers’ cottages stood to the West. The buildings have been demolished and the site is now a business park. Prior to demolition, the building was a good example of a mid 19th century urban malting with associated workers’ housing. <6> See photos <7>. The maltings and workers' housing can be seen on the 1st-3rd ed OS maps. <8>-<10>