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15 Firwood Fold

15 Firwood Fold

16th-century house in Bolton, Greater Manchester

15 Firwood Fold is a 16th-century house in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England (grid reference SD732111). It is a Grade II* listed building and according to local tradition is the oldest inhabited house in Bolton.[1] It stands separate from the other houses in Firwood Fold.

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The house was originally built in a medieval style using the cruck construction technique, whereby A-shaped oak trusses on stone bases were covered in wattle and daub and thatch. It was later renovated and clad in stone.[2] One of the trusses can be clearly seen in the gable end.

  • 15 Firwood Fold from the rear

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Historic England. "15 Firwood Fold (1388040)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
  2. [2]
    Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold


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