Baird’s Maltings was a malt house beside the canal.
Baird's Maltings, Kennet & Avon Canal
Grain was soaked in water, then sprouted and dried to produce malt to make beer. At the top of the buildings opposite the towpath you can still see ‘Hugh Baird & Sons Maltsters’ painted in white on the end wall, beside the conical malt house chimney.
Listen to an audio tale about Baird's Maltings
Listen to an 'overheard conversation' about Baird's Maltings
Last date edited: 17 July 2015