15 Firwood Fold

15 Firwood Fold
Firwood Fold cottages in Bolton
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
Town or city Bolton, Greater Manchester
Country England
Coordinates 53°35′44″N 2°24′19″W / 53.595517°N 2.405319°W / 53.595517; -2.405319
Completed 16th century

15 Firwood Fold is a 16th-century house in Bolton, Greater Manchester (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.

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.

No 15, Firwood Fold from rear

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See also

References

  1. Historic England. "15 Firwood Fold (476038)". Images of England. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
  2. Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold


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