Archaeological investigation work is to start next week in Eastern Lane Car Park as part of the Berwick Maltings redevelopment. 
 
The work will commence on Tuesday 29th August and expected to last up to two weeks. 
 

During this time some car park spaces adjacent to The Maltings building will be out of use. 
 

Local residents adjacent to the site are also being written to inform them of the work  
 

As part of the design work and planning permission process, three archaeological trial pits are required to support the proposal to extend and redevelop the existing venue. 
 

The one metre pits will be dug sequentially to minimise disruption. Sixteen car parking spaces adjacent to The Maltings building will be out of use for the first six days, and then five parking spaces will be out of use for a further three days. Signage will be displayed to notify motorists. 
 

The new Maltings venue is set to be an iconic multi-purpose cultural and entertainment complex when its doors open in 2026.  Construction work is planned to start in 2024 and the new venue is currently scheduled to open in 2026.   
 
Building on the successful track record of the Maltings (Berwick) Trust’s main venue which is located on Eastern Lane in the centre of the town, the project will deliver a major transformation and expansion of the current venue. 
 

Northumberland County Councillor Jeff Watson, cabinet member for Promoting Health Lives said: 

“This archaeological investigation work needs to be done as soon as possible so that there are no delays to the planning application process and the overall project. 
 

“The contractors will be working on site to keep disruption and noise to a minimum and if there is anything of historical interest found, this will need to be recorded and managed accordingly.” 

 
Councillor Catherine Seymour, Berwick North County Councillor, said: “I would like to thank all the residents, businesses and car park users for their patience while these works are undertaken. 
 
“I know there is a great deal of interest and excitement in the town for the new venue and it’s really positive to see work progressing.” 

ECUS LTD have been appointed by Northumberland County Council to carry out the works.