Former maltings of bass industrial estate, sleaford 1062154. The bass maltings in sleaford, england are a large group of eight. Bass maltings, off mareham lane, sleaford, lincolnshire some of the most noteworthy maltings in the uk are to be found at sleaford, next to the railway line. Former maltings of bass industrial estate, sleaford. In his book buildings of england, sir nikolaus pevsner considered the. Situated in the agricultural county of lincolnshire, the maltings made use of. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of sleaford.
The history the bass maltings in sleaford consist of eight large disused malt houses. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Situated in the agricultural county of lincolnshire, the maltings made use of barley which was widely grown in sleaford and. Here are eight brick built multistorey maltings, designed by a couchman for bass. Key markets, which took its name from a grocery store in williamsons hometown of grantham, was inspired by the disorientation of modern existence and arrived in july 2015. The bass maltings complex opened in 1905, replacing all the small malthouses in the area. The thirteenfoot diameter flywheel is grooved for eight cotton ropes. Sleaford maltings adopted supplementary planning document spd adopted spd the council will formally adopt the sleaford maltings supplementary planning document spd as council policy on 18 august 2006, to supplement policies in the emerging north kesteven local plan. Sleaford mareham lane new quarrington east,off offices at. The first is a short history of herbert couchman, chief engineer of sleafords iconic bass maltings. The maltings at sleaford, a massive group of buildings, was built by bass in. Sleaford maltings adopted supplementary planning document spd cookie settings. They are the largest group of malt houses in england and in 1974 were grade ii listed by national heritage. Click on the links, on the right, to see what life was like in sleaford down the centuries.
Couchman and built between 1901 and 1907, they were originally owned by the bass brewery of burton upon trent. We cant wait for it be developed locals long to see bass. Feb 02, 2014 here is some history on the place sleaford bass maltings, lincolnshire back designed specifically to facilitate three key stages in the production of beer, the sleaford bass maltings represent both a practical and architecturally pleasing group of buildings. The album was critically well received, and sleaford mods reputation and profile were raised significantly as they toured the u. They were constructed between 1901 and 1907 to herbert a. One of the cookies this site uses is essential for parts of the site to operate and has already been set. History the bass maltings complex at sleaford was completed in 1907 to the designs of the companys chief engineer, herbert couchman. Former maltings of bass industrial estate, sleaford, lincolnshire. The central block with its engine house and water tower is flanked by sixstorey malthouses on either side containing the steeps, kilns and granaries. They are constructed of brick but with cast iron columns, and jack arching. A look around the iconic bass maltings in sleaford, these buildings date back to the early 1900s and have been vacant over 20 years, a new development plan is in the pipeline to turn them into.
The bass maltings at mareham lane were built between 1892 and 1905. Sleaford bass maltings the bass maltings were built between 1903 and 1906, as an attempt to centralize malt production in an efficient way, making use of economies of scale and steam power for moving barley around the site. Developer in talks to finally transform derelict bass maltings. They are one of the largest and most spectacular example of buildings of their kind in britain. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. The central block with water tower and enginehouse is flanked by the eight. The maltings is a grade ii listed complex built between 1901 and 1907 that consists of nine parallel ranges. Other town landmarks include the handley monument, the semiderelict bass maltings, the ruins of the towns castle, and the picturedrome once a cinema upstairs and a pool hall dowstairs, now a night club called flicks. Nov 04, 2017 the bass maltings in sleaford which is set to be developed image. The maltings at sleaford, a massive group of buildings, was built by bass in 19017. History of malt production, its distribution and its relationship with the brewing industry. Built around a central core consisting of the engine house and water tower, the eight malt houses extend out containing the steeps, kilns and granaries in identical six storey. But it is a place which is also facing uncertainties.
Thank you for your continued support in these difficult times. Sleaford historically known as new sleaford is a market town and civil parish in lincolnshire, england. Since 1973, the parish boundaries have included quarrington to the southwest, holdingham to the north and old sleaford to the east contiguous settlements and former civil parishes which, with new sleaford, had formed an urban district. Sleaford project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Victorian bass maltings, sleaford, lincolnshire the bass maltings complex opened in 1905, replacing all the small malthouses in the area. A comprehensive history of the workhouse by peter higginbotham. The ivy hotel everything left behind the bodysquatter in the attic. This particular engine spent its working life at the bass charrington maltings at sleaford. The use of more efficient techniques at bass s other plant led to the closure of sleaford s maltings in 1959. A sleaford perspective on news, sport, whats on, lifestyle and more, from your local paper the sleaford standard. Offices at bass maltings, sleaford historic england.
Some of the most noteworthy maltings in the uk are to be found at sleaford, next to. Oct 20, 2011 the former bass maltings in sleaford, lincolnshire, which was damaged by a large fire in 1976, could be turned into shops, office space and more than 220 apartments and houses. The sleaford group, which is part of slha, organises a programme of talks and events for everybody interested in local history, family history or archaeology in the area. In 1976 one of the pavilions caught fire and spread to the tower and a further two pavilions. The maltings in sleaford were built by bass breweries between 1882 and 1905, replacing the many small malthouses in the area. Here is some history on the place sleaford bass maltings, lincolnshire back designed specifically to facilitate three key stages in the production of beer, the sleaford bass maltings represent both a practical and architecturally pleasing group of buildings. The complex struggled to remain open during the second world war, but survived and continued operating until 1960. Former maltings of bass industrial estate is a grade ii listed building in sleaford, lincolnshire, england. The maltings at sleaford, a massive group of buildings, was built by bass in 1901 7. Bass, ratcliff and gretton built a massive maltings complex just south of sleaford in the years before the first world war. A parliamentary report of 1777 recorded parish workhouses in operation at new sleaford for up to 22 inmates, digby 15, dorrington 8, newton 10, ruskington 10, and waddington 20.
Bass maltings, sleaford, lincs, may 2017 derelict places. Feb 10, 2011 a look around the iconic bass maltings in sleaford, these buildings date back to the early 1900s and have been vacant over 20 years, a new development plan is in the pipeline to turn them into. Sleaford is a market town and civil parish in the north kesteven district of lincolnshire, a nonmetropolitan county in the east midlands of england. Timeline history of sleaford, lincolnshire visitor uk. Sleaford maltings adopted supplementary planning document spd. Designed malthouses the sleaford maltings were designed by bass s engineer herbert couchman, but it was not uncommon for malthouses to. The sleaford engine forncett industrial steam museum.
The victorian bass maltings in sleaford was built by bass brewery and has been derelict for more than 50 years. Bass maltings, sleaford, lincolnshire photograph taken unavailable crown. The planning of the development dated back to 1880, when bass, ratcliffe and gretton ltd proposed the development of sixteen new malthouses in the sleaford area of lincolnshire. The bass maltings are set to be redeveloped into a multi use centre, with a shopping centre and many other attractions. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. For much of the nineteenth century, sleaford was also the headquarters of the firm kirk and parry, who were builders and architects with a national reputation, specialising in the construction of railway stations and the restoration of churches. It is on the edge of the fertile fenlands, about 11 miles 18 km northeast of grantham, 16 miles 26 km west of boston, and 17 miles 27 km south of the city and county town of lincoln. Nov 15, 2017 the bass maltings in sleaford are a group of eight currently disused malt houses, originally owned by the bass brewery of burton upon trent, built between 1901 and 1907. The sleaford bass maltings are located in sleaford, lincolnshire. Lincs to the past is a site that contains hundreds of thousands of records covering items held in lincolnshires historic environment record, archives, libraries, museums and tennyson research centre. Since 1912, an annual charity raft race has taken place on the river slea. It currently has no sails and for several years served as sleafords tourist information centre general info. Along with prodigy and leftfield collaborations, sleaford mods began work on a new album.
Bass maltings,off mareham lane, sleaford, lincolnshire. It was damaged by a fire in july english heritage has classified it as one of the. The bass maltings in sleaford, just up the road a few miles, is a large group of eight dissused maly houses originally owed by by the bass brewery of barton upon trent. Amy wardle said she had been left confused by the lack of movement. Bbc news english heritage backs sleaford bass maltings. The maltings in sleaford were built by bass breweries between 1882. The workhouse in sleaford, lincolnshire the history of.
The bass maltings in sleaford opened in the early 20th century and the. Three or four years ago they said they were move part of the road to make it. Sleaford is a rapidly growing market town with a current population of approximately 17000. The central block with water tower and enginehouse is flanked by the eight malthouses giving a. Bass maltings, sleaford, lincolnshire educational images historic. The central block with water tower and enginehouse is flanked by the eight malthouses giving a total frontage of about feet. Industry malting and brewing society for lincolnshire history and. The huge four storey buildings dominate the skyline around the area. Sleaford mareham lane new quarrington east,off offices at bass.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sleaford is a town in the north kesteven district of lincolnshire understand. In the first half of the 19th century, sleafords population more than doubled from 1,596 in 1801 to 3,539 in 1851. This site uses cookies to store information on your computer, to improve your experience. A prominent festival appearance led to their signing with the abstract punk label harbinger sound, which released sleaford mods 20 album, austerity dogs, their first proper label release and the first to receive widespread distribution. The site was utilised as part of the beer making industry and currently sites on the national heritage sites at risk register awaiting redevelopment.
Sleaford bass maltings is a huge abandoned industrial complex in sleaford, lincolnshire. Forging ahead despite bid farewell lincolnshire life. Many roman, iron age and bronze artefacts have been discovered here, some displayed in the british museum. Mar 07, 2014 sleaford bass maltings is a huge abandoned industrial complex in sleaford, lincolnshire. The bass maltings in sleaford are a group of eight currently disused malt houses, originally owned by the bass brewery of burton upon trent, built between 1901 and 1907. The former bass maltings in sleaford, lincolnshire, which was damaged by a large fire in 1976, could be turned into shops, office space and more than 220 apartments and houses. Bass maltings, sleaford urbex behind closed doors urban. Sleaford bass maltings september 2012 derelict places. Sleaford bass maltings built between 1901 and 1907 that.
They are the largest group of malt houses in england and in 1974 were grade ii. Other town landmarks include the handley monument, the semiderelict bass maltings, the ruins of sleaford castle, and the picturedrome once a cinema and a snooker hall, now unoccupied. In 1899, new local government arrangements for the county brought the administrative base of kesteven county council to sleaford, its first offices being at the bottom of jermyn street. Bass maltings, mareham lane, sleaford lincs to the past. The frontage of ft is broken down into eight huge red brick pavilions with a square tower and slender chimney in the centre. Jul 24, 2001 heritage list entry summary for offices at bass maltings. We cant wait for it be developed locals long to see. An application in 1982 to demolish the maltings was refused at appeal in 1984. Sleaford s museum of local history in its specially designed building is home to artefacts and stories that portray fascinating aspects of the town and areas unique past. Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain social distancing, so in consultation with our staff, we have decided to remain open for business unless government policy changes. Couchmans design, and are the largest group of malt houses in england and are desgnated as a grade 11 on the national herritage list for england. Construction began in 1892 but work was not completed until 1905. The maltings were built at the turn of the twentieth century, completed in 1907.
Plans for a new link road from boston to mareham lane which would allow for the closure of the towns railway crossing, provide a route to a new tesco store and also allow for the regeneration of sleafords bass. The bass maltings in sleaford which is set to be developed image. We did have another site to visit on this night so wondered if we would have anu better luck there. You may delete and block all cookies from this site, but parts of. Situated on the river slea, the town and district has an interesting and important history to tell but, until 2015, lacked a place to display and.
It no longer has sails, and for several years served as sleafords tourist information centre. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. In recent years, sleaford has experienced an increasing population and an improving economy, and this has opened up a wide range of opportunities for potential uses for the maltings. With an estimated resident population of 17,671 at the. The bass maltings in sleaford, england are a large group of eight disused malt houses.
Sleaford photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Report sleaford bass maltings, lincolnshire, january. It is a grade ii listed complex of buildings awaiting regeneration. Despite being used to rear poultry in the late 20th century, the buildings have not been fully occupied since bass left and a fire in 1976 caused severe damage to three of the malthouses. The first is a short history of herbert couchman, chief engineer of sleaford s iconic bass maltings. In the town centre stands moneys mill, a 1796 windmill. The bass maltings complex at sleaford was completed in 1907 to the designs of the companys chief engineer, herbert couchman. Bass maltings, sleaford brewery history society wiki. Sleafords museum of local history in its specially designed building is home to artefacts and stories that portray fascinating aspects of the town and areas unique past. Buy the book of sleaford town books 1st edition by pawley, simon isbn. It was one of a mirror pair of engines which ran the entire factory for alternate six month periods. Oct 10, 2014 the victorian bass maltings in sleaford was built by bass brewery and has been derelict for more than 50 years.
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