Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Malting (kiln)

The Malting (kiln)

England
List entry 1006821
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Malting (kiln) is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Huntingdonshire, England. The kiln represents the infrastructure of malt production, a process integral to brewing and distilling operations from the medieval period onwards, with this example dating to the post-medieval era. The monument survives as physical evidence of the agricultural processing industries that supported both domestic consumption and commercial enterprise in the region. Such malting kilns were purpose-built structures designed to dry germinated barley at controlled temperatures, and their archaeological presence indicates established centres of food and beverage production within the county.

The Malting (kiln) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Malting (kiln)?

The Malting (kiln) is a post-medieval industrial structure located in Huntingdonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006821.

Who is responsible for protecting The Malting (kiln)?

The Malting (kiln) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006821.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Malting (kiln)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated enclosure and associated building platforms, The Lane, Wyboston. (4.2 km), Chawston Manor moated site and associated fishpond (5.2 km), Tempsford Bridge (6.1 km).

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