Well this place certainly needs no introduction - something of a classic. Posting this more as a reminder that this one is still there and on the possible list. There's definitely something magical about this place I'm not sure if it's the sheer size of it or the difficulty factor, probably a combination of both.
So brief history - the Bass Maltings in Sleaford, England are a large group of eight disused malt houses originally owned by the Bass Brewery of Burton upon Trent. Constructed between 1901 and 1907 to Herbert A. Couchman's design, the maltings are the largest group of malt houses in England. They have been designated Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.
The original Bass maltings operation closed in 1959 which gave way to use by various small businesses in the years to follow, including a large part being used to rear chickens up until the 1990's.
Various regeneration schemes have been announced since, including Tesco's planning to convert part of it to a supermarket, retail and office space, and also apartments all of which have gone quiet. Partly because the council refused permission to build access roads.
So this legendary place remains in a state of limbo as it has for a good few decades now - absolute gem it is.
Notoriously difficult to get access due to a very passionate local security firm. Having been ejected off here in the past, it was a dream come true to finally get lucky as it had been top of our list for quite some time.
So brief history - the Bass Maltings in Sleaford, England are a large group of eight disused malt houses originally owned by the Bass Brewery of Burton upon Trent. Constructed between 1901 and 1907 to Herbert A. Couchman's design, the maltings are the largest group of malt houses in England. They have been designated Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.
The original Bass maltings operation closed in 1959 which gave way to use by various small businesses in the years to follow, including a large part being used to rear chickens up until the 1990's.
Various regeneration schemes have been announced since, including Tesco's planning to convert part of it to a supermarket, retail and office space, and also apartments all of which have gone quiet. Partly because the council refused permission to build access roads.
So this legendary place remains in a state of limbo as it has for a good few decades now - absolute gem it is.
Notoriously difficult to get access due to a very passionate local security firm. Having been ejected off here in the past, it was a dream come true to finally get lucky as it had been top of our list for quite some time.
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