The Explore
Visited with Urbexbandoned
We decided to do some local Lincolnshire stuff one weekend a few months ago. I was glad to re-visit this place to see some of the bits that I hadn't seen on previous visits. Turned out to be well worth the visit as the first of the eight large buildings that had been been previously sealed turned out to be one of my favourite parts to photograph and was good to see some other little bits like the top of the tower, which i missed last time as the little wooden door at the top of the spiral staircase had been nailed shut. No sign of the remote secca and in and out unnoticed which is how i like it
The History
(Stolen from myself)
The years of beer
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.
Covering a geographical area of just over 13 acres, and comprising some 500,000 sq ft of floor space,
the Sleaford Bass Maltings cost around £350,000 to complete. Standing against a backdrop of flat
landscape, this impressive complex can be seen for many miles, its eight massive malt houses,
central water tower, and tall chimney dominating the skyline. Production was under way in
September 1906 and fully operational by the following year. Throughout the first half of the 20th
century production continued at a pace but, by the end of the Second World War, had declined to
such an extent that many of the buildings had become redundant. While other trades rented some
of the unused space, the malt industry continued to decline until, in 1959, production finally ceased.
Just a random fact... "In addition to their wages, workers were given three free pints a day!",
If only I was born 50 years earlier....
Chicken and Veg
In 1973 the Sleaford Bass Maltings were purchased by a local firm, GW Padley (Property) Ltd who
utilised it for chicken rearing and vegetable processing, but the chicken rearing came to end during
the 1990s when approval was given for residential development of adjacent land.
The Blaze
Considered to be of special architectural and historical interest, the Sleaford Bass Maltings were
Grade II listed in 1974, only to suffer considerable damage two years later when a severe fire spread
through the central area. Found this warning too on english heritage... NB Please note that this site is
not currently open to the public. Tours are sometimes arranged by the Sleaford Maltings Group for heritage
open days and other similar events....
The Pictures
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Phone pano...
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Urbexbandoned getting the shot...
14/15.
As always thanks for looking and feedback always appreciated
Visited with Urbexbandoned
We decided to do some local Lincolnshire stuff one weekend a few months ago. I was glad to re-visit this place to see some of the bits that I hadn't seen on previous visits. Turned out to be well worth the visit as the first of the eight large buildings that had been been previously sealed turned out to be one of my favourite parts to photograph and was good to see some other little bits like the top of the tower, which i missed last time as the little wooden door at the top of the spiral staircase had been nailed shut. No sign of the remote secca and in and out unnoticed which is how i like it
The History
(Stolen from myself)
The years of beer
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.
Covering a geographical area of just over 13 acres, and comprising some 500,000 sq ft of floor space,
the Sleaford Bass Maltings cost around £350,000 to complete. Standing against a backdrop of flat
landscape, this impressive complex can be seen for many miles, its eight massive malt houses,
central water tower, and tall chimney dominating the skyline. Production was under way in
September 1906 and fully operational by the following year. Throughout the first half of the 20th
century production continued at a pace but, by the end of the Second World War, had declined to
such an extent that many of the buildings had become redundant. While other trades rented some
of the unused space, the malt industry continued to decline until, in 1959, production finally ceased.
Just a random fact... "In addition to their wages, workers were given three free pints a day!",
If only I was born 50 years earlier....
Chicken and Veg
In 1973 the Sleaford Bass Maltings were purchased by a local firm, GW Padley (Property) Ltd who
utilised it for chicken rearing and vegetable processing, but the chicken rearing came to end during
the 1990s when approval was given for residential development of adjacent land.
The Blaze
Considered to be of special architectural and historical interest, the Sleaford Bass Maltings were
Grade II listed in 1974, only to suffer considerable damage two years later when a severe fire spread
through the central area. Found this warning too on english heritage... NB Please note that this site is
not currently open to the public. Tours are sometimes arranged by the Sleaford Maltings Group for heritage
open days and other similar events....
The Pictures
1.
Phone pano...
2.
3.
4/5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Urbexbandoned getting the shot...
14/15.
As always thanks for looking and feedback always appreciated
