| Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology (WA) was commissioned by RPS to produce a historic building record, commensurate with a Historic England Level 1 survey, of the remaining upstanding buildings at the former Maltby Colliery, Maltby, South Yorkshire, S66 7QN. The site is centred at National Grid Reference 454983 392352. Conditional planning permission (ref: RB2019/0639) has been granted for the demolition of those buildings, in order to facilitate the conversion of the Site to use as an equipment and plant auction facility. The historic building recording exercise has been conducted in order to fulfil Condition 11 of the planning permission. The survey was enhanced with basic measured sketch plans. The majority of the former colliery's buildings were demolished following the closure of the colliery, with the shafts being sealed. The remaining structures, which were the subject of this recording, are of a range of dates; the Powerhouse and Loco Shed are the oldest structures, dating to 1900s, while the conjoined Pithead Baths and Locker Rooms, Canteen, and the Lamp Room were constructed between 1936 and 1937. The remaining structures are later in date, and of lesser interest, but contribute to an understanding of the site's historic function. The site, now empty, cleared of trees and many of its buildings, is a forlorn and desolate place, situated beneath the towering barren spoil heap; a stark reminder of a once dominant and essentially industry, which employed thousands across the region. |
