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* Home
* Introduction
* Restoration & History
* Events
* Friends of the Maltings
* Contact Us
* Useful Links & Sponsors
* Hire Charges
* Civil Weddings
1. Introduction
2. Restoration
3. Meetings
4. Friends
5. Useful Links
6. Hire Charges
7. Civil Weddings
GREAT DUNMOW MALTINGS
INTRODUCTION
RESTORATION & HISTORY
The historic past with a vibrant future all under one roof
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Click Above to go to Introduction
RESTORATION & HISTORY
The historic past with a vibrant future all under one roof
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MEETINGS & EVENTS
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FRIENDS OF THE MALTINGS
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USEFUL LINKS & SPONSORS
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PROVISIONAL EVENT BOOKING REQUEST FORM
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Booking Terms and Conditions
Maximum of 60 people
Cups, saucers and tea plates/urn for hot water, kettle, teapot available - bring
your own beverages.
Screen, projector and PA system available on request
The premises are not suitable for any amplified disco type music or serious
dancing.
Premises to be vacated by 11pm and music cease by 10.30
Hirers are asked to abide by full terms and conditions which includes the
removal of all rubbish from site.
Tables and chairs for 60 people are available within the hire charge. Hirers are
expected to set up their own rooms and store at the end although for a
additional charge of £25 this can be done for them.
We do not hold a premises licence - if the event is open to the public and it is
intended to sell alcohol or any form of public entertainment then a (TEN) must
be applied for.
No parking available on site - a public pay and display car park is adjacent
with no charges in the evenings or on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
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INTRODUCTION
400 years of history
Located in the market town of Great Dunmow, Essex, The Great Dunmow Maltings is
a unique example of a classic restoration project which successfully combines
its internationally recognised status as a popular, historic visitor attraction
with dynamic community involvement as a thriving venue for private hire events,
business meetings, conferences and civil wedding ceremonies - as well as being
home to The Great Dunmow Town Museum.
The Maltings has full disabled access throughout the building.
This exceptional building is also home to The Great Dunmow Town Museum which
features many artefacts and displays illustrating the social life and history of
the town - including the Flitch Chair still use today in the famous Dunmow
Flitch Trials which take place every leap year.
Other examples of many fascinating items on display include the 1850 Great
Dunmow Fire Engine and the Fordham Lantern Clock built in the town by John
Fordham in 1710.
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Opening Hours
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND
Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year between 11:00am and 4:00pm (with the
exception of Christmas and New Year closures from the weekend before Christmas
until the second weeken in January)
Bank Holidays between 11:00am and 4:00pm from Easter
to the end of October (except Good Friday and Easter Sunday)
Group visits welcomed and can be arranged as guided tours
for a small fee.
RESTORATION AND HISTORY
A renowned restoration and visitor attraction
A popular meeting, event and conference venue
A unique and intimate civil wedding venue
Home to the Great Dunmow Town Museum
The Great Dunmow Maltings is an outstanding survival of the early malting and
brewing industry, last functional in 1948 as part of the old Dunmow Brewery
Company.
The oldest parts of the maltings date from the 16th century, though the building
is recorded as having undergone major refurbishment around 1780 followed by
further modification in the 19th century.
It is today recognised as a building of special architectural and historic
importance by English Heritage, being one of only 4% of listed buildings in the
country with Grade 2 status.
After an abortive attempt in 1992 to dismantle and relocate the building to
avoid its demolition, The Maltings was recorded by the Essex Historic Buildings
Group. After temporary work to halt further structural deterioration the Great
Dunmow Maltings Preservation Trust was formed in 1996 with the express purpose
of preserving and restoring the building. Proposals to combine the restoration
with conversion of parts of the building to form meeting rooms and to house the
local town museum were formulated with close involvement of English Heritage who
offered a major repair grant. This enabled the Trust to approach the Heritage
Lottery Fund which then awarded major funding for the entire project.
With further funding from The Pilgrim Trust, Essex Heritage Trust and BAA, work
commenced in 1998 and was completed in 2000. The fully restored building now
combines a fascinating insight into an historic local industry together with a
fully functioning, modern meetings centre.
Restoration and History
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The Great Dunmow Maltings is an outstanding survival of the early malting and
brewing industry, last functional in 1948 as part of the old Dunmow Brewery
Company. The oldest parts of the maltings date from the 16th century, though the
building is recorded as having undergone major refurbishment around 1780
followed by further modification in the 19th century.
It is today recognised as a building of special architectural and historic
importance by English Heritage, being one of only 4% of listed buildings in the
country with Grade ll* status.
After an abortive attempt in 1992 to dismantle and relocate the building to
avoid its demolition, The Maltings was recorded by the Essex Historic Buildings
Group. After temporary work to halt further structural deterioration the Great
Dunmow Maltings Preservation Trust was formed in 1996 with the express purpose
of preserving and restoring the building. Proposals to combine the restoration
with conversion of parts of the building to form meeting rooms and to house the
local town museum were formulated with close involvement of English Heritage who
offered a major repair grant. This enabled the Trust to approach the Heritage
Lottery Fund which then awarded major funding for the entire project.
With further funding from The Pilgrim Trust, Essex Heritage Trust and BAA, work
commenced in 1998 and was completed in 2000. The fully restored building now
combines a fascinating insight into an historic local industry together with a
fully functioning, modern meetings centre.
The Great Dunmow Maltings status as a restored building of national importance
has been recognised by numerous local, national and international awards
Awards
Awards
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The Great Dunmow Maltings' status as a restored building of national importance
has been
recognised by numerous local, national and international awards
2007
* European Route of Industrial Heritage, Listed Site
2004
* Association for Industrial Archaeology President's Award
* Green Apple Civic Pride Silver Award
2002
* RIBA Sense of Place Heritage Award
(joint award with EEDA)
2001
* RICS International Award Building Conservation Category
2000
* Civic Trust award for Disabled Access
(joint award with English Heritage)
* Essex Enviroment Trust certificate of Merit
How Malt is Made
Bringing History To Life
How Malt is Made
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See and understand more of the history of malting by visiting The Great Dunmow
Maltings, it makes for a great day out.
THE BARLEY STORE
Barley from the farm was delivered in sacks through a loading door at wagon
height to be held in the dry Barley Store.
THE STEEPING PIT
A chute in the floor of the store delivered the barley directly to the Steeping
Pit where it soaked for three days, the water being changed every day.
THE COUCH
Next the grain was moved to the Couch Area to generate heat and begin
germination. And it's here, from 1797-1880, that the Excise Officer measured the
volume of grain to assess the Malt Tax!
THE GROWING FLOOR
After three days in the Couch, the sprouting barley was spread evenly across the
Growing Floors, with barley for the upper floor being thrown up through a trap
door by hand shovel! During a period of some fourteen days the barley was turned
with a wooden shovel three to four times a day and moved along the floors
towards the kiln.
THE MULLIONED WINDOWS
Diamond mullioned windows still retained in the restored building were used to
control the temperature of the malting barley.
THE KILN
From the Growing Floors the germinating barley was then spread across a woven
wire floor mat on the Kiln Drying Floor to dry in the gentle heat for between
two and four days, depending on the final malt required light or dark. This
process stopped germination and maximised sugar content to impart flavour to the
malt.
THE FIRE BOX
Heat for the drying process was generated in the Fire Box below the drying floor
originally fuelled by wooden faggots and later by coal. The special design of
the fire hole and the tile heat sink ensured even heat dispersion and avoided
the malt becoming tainted by smoke.
THE MALT STORE
After malting, drying and cooling, the barley was sieved to remove the shoots
and then stored for a few months to achieve full flavour before going to the
brewery.
THE MALSTER
Then as now, the quality of the finished malt owed much to the skills of the
Malster his physical efforts and skills being recognised by the fact that he
received double the ration of the brewer to quench his thirst!.
Printed copies of The Maltings illustration are available from the reception
shop in the entrance foyer
Bringing History To Life
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As well as seeing the restored maltings at first hand, visitors to Great Dunmow
Maltings and the Town Museum now have the opportunity to select and view a range
of specially prepared DVD material archiving both the history of the malting
trade and the social history of the town.
The programme is available every Saturday and Sunday between 11.00 and 16.00
This presently includes:
The David Lipson Photographic Presentation
Click on the image below to view a sample of this presentation.
Click here to view our Hire Charges
HIRE CHARGES
Great Dunmow Maltings Preservation Trust
Pricing and Conditions
This historic 16th century Maltings building is available for hire 7 days a
week. It was used as a working maltings until 1948 after which it was allowed to
stand empty until a Trust was set up in the 1990’s to restore and bring back as
a working building with the aid of English Heritage, Uttlesford DC, and lottery
grant funding. It opened in it’s current form in 2000 and is now regularly used
for lifestyle classes and individual bookings for celebrations and special
events. It also houses Dunmow Museum which is open from 11-4pm each Saturday and
Sunday
The nature of the building being 500 years old and the garden grounds make it
special for those wanting somewhere different with some character.
Opening Times
9am - 11pm Weekdays and Weekends
Charges
£20 per hour 9am -6pm
£25 per hour 6pm-11pm and Weekends.
Discounted charges for multiple hiring are available on request including
community use.
Conditions
Maximum of 60 people
Cups, saucers and tea plates/urn for hot water, kettle, teapot available - bring
your own beverages.
Screen, projector and PA system available on request
The premises are not suitable for any amplified disco type music or serious
dancing.
Premises to be vacated by 11pm and music cease by 10.30
Hirers are asked to abide by full terms and conditions which includes the
removal of all rubbish from site.
Tables and chairs for 60 people are available within the hire charge. Hirers are
expected to set up their own rooms and store at the end although for a
additional charge of £25 this can be done for them.
We do not hold a premises licence - if the event is open to the public and it is
intended to sell alcohol or any form of public entertainment then a (TEN) must
be applied for.
No parking available on site - a public pay and display car park is adjacent
with no charges in the evenings or on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
Contact
www.greatdunmowmaltings.co.uk
E Mail Booking@themaltings.org
Telephone 01371 878979
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Civil Weddings
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It is with regret that from October 2018 the Great Dunmow Maltings Preservation
Trust have taken the decision to not renew the license for the Great Dunmow
Maltings to hold Civil Weddings.
The Trustees would like to thank all those couples who hired the venue to
celebrate their wedding or renewal of vows over the years.
Thank You All.
EVENTS & MEETINGS
The restored Great Dunmow Maltings is now a popular venue for private hire
events as well as business meetings, conferences and educational courses.
Facilities on the first floor include The Barley Room which features the
original timber frame structure of the building. This room provides some 85sq.m.
of unrestricted floorspace and is readily adaptable to either a formal meeting
layout seating up to 60 delegates - or to a working group format based on tables
of eight.
The Resource Room makes an ideal venue for smaller committee meetings with
seating capacity for up to 15 people plus two supplementary work stations.
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CONTACT FORM
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FRIENDS OF GREAT DUNMOW MALTINGS
The Friends of Great Dunmow Maltings exists to support the charitable objectives
of The Great Dunmow Maltings Preservation Trust - financially and through the
voluntary help of members by promoting support from the public, commerce, local
residents and organisations in the ongoing improvement, maintenance and use of
The Maltings.
Membership of The Friends is open to all and currently free in celebration of
our 20th anniversary. As a Friend of Great Dunmow Maltings you will be the first
to hear of our special fund-raising events, which include quiz nights, wine and
beer tasting events, talks and presentations. All proceeds go directly to the
support of this valuable, historic building.
If you would like to be involved in the committee, please contact us as below.
Email friends@greatdunmowmaltings.co.uk or click the link below for more
information and to join.
A dedicated newsletter Malt Extracts is circulated to members two or three times
a year with news updates and details of upcoming events.
Click here to find out more about joining
The Friends of The Maltings
JOIN THE FRIENDS
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USEFUL LINKS AND SPONSORS
The Doctors Pond - which claims to be the place
where Lionel Lukin invented the forerunner of the
modern lifeboat - is just one of the many historic
venues awaiting the visitor to Great Dunmow
Useful Links
www.greatdunmowmuseum.org.uk
www.greatdunmow-tc.gov.uk
www.visiteastofengland.com
www.norfolkia.org.uk
www.hidden-treasures.co.uk
www.visitessex.com
www.cihs.org.uk
www.breweryhistory.com
www.bbc.co.uk/essex
www.glias.org.uk
www.industriouseast.org
www.dayoutindunmow.co.uk
www.industrial-archaeology.org.uk
www.essexcraftsociety.org
Sponsors
Essex Environment Trust
English Heritage
Essex Heritage Trust
Great Dunmow Town Council
Lambert Chapman
Mr & Mrs N.Abbott
Stansted Airport Community Trust
The Friends of Great Dunmow Maltings
The Heritage Lottery Fund
Uttlesford District Council
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