Description and History of Site:-
Two storey maltings with attic, erected on the site of a group of cottages and stables once owned by the Regulator Mill qv. The former malting floors appear to have survived, though minus the kilns. The malting premises were probably erected prior to 1830, when Samuel Wylde, maltster, appears in a local trade directory. By 1845 John and Samuel Wylde are mentioned, but in 1853 Samuel Wylde alone is listed; he was the licensee of the nearby Wharf Inn. A valuation of 1865 describes a growing floor, ground floor and attic of 234 square yards and a drying kiln of 24 square yards, valued at £27 0s 0d. By 1886, the premises were owned by the Exors. of James Gaskell, occupied by James Robinson, and had been converted for use as a warehouse. Adjacent was a house, and a single storey building occupied by Owen Shaw as an ale and porter stores. Both properties remained in the same ownership and occupancy until at least 1895. During the twenty-first century, between 2011 and 2015 the building was home to Owenshaw Mill Brewery.

Further Reading and References:-
Various trade directories and rating valuations.

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Key Words :- malting malt house brewery warehouse

Viewing the Site :- The premises stand in a private yard, but may be viewed from Old Causeway.

Address :- Old Causeway, off, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2AJ
Grid Ref :- SE 06370 23722
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.709883 , Long -1.904972
Local Authority :- Calderdale Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Site in alternative industrial use
Site Dates :- Pre 1830 -
Record Date :- 5 December 2016

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