Maltster's Score
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Maltster's Score was also known at one time as Salter's Score.
From the High Street end, Maltster's Score is entered through a low tunnel opposite the Triangle Market, only a few steps from Spurgeon's Score. From its hidden entrance, it runs downhill for about 120 feet then a turning to the right and then another turning to the left it yet again faces the sea.
At one time the score was edged on both sides by a quaint and winding wall, known officially as a 'serpentine' wall, but called in this part of England a 'crinkle-crankle' wall. The only original part remains at the bottom of the south side.
Maltster's got its name from the maltings of which there were around two or three in the surrounding area including one at the bottom of the score itself.
During the Second World War this area sustained a lot of damage and many buildings were lost. When the score was thriving, it consisted of shops, houses and taverns. The taverns were very popular amongst the sailors and Maltster's Score was one of the busiest parts of town.
