15 Firwood Fold
| 15 Firwood Fold | |
|---|---|
 Firwood Fold cottages in Bolton | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
| General information | |
| Location | Bolton, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°35′44″N 2°24′19″W / 53.595517°N 2.405319°W |
| Completed | 16th century (probably) |
| Renovated | 19th century (extensively remodelled) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | 15, Firwood Fold |
| Designated | 26 April 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1388040 |
15 Firwood Fold is a 16th-century house in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. 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 on 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.
In 1969 the hamlet of Firwood Fold was designated Bolton's first conservation area,[3] ensuring protection of its historic character. The unified appearance of the hamlet—simple style, local stone, and modest scale—has been preserved despite centuries of change.
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15 Firwood Fold from the rear
See also
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- 10 Firwood Fold, a Grade I listed building in the hamlet
- Grade II* listed buildings in Greater Manchester
- Listed buildings in Bolton
References
[edit]- ^ Historic England. "15, Firwood Fold (Grade II*) (1388040)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
- ^ Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold
- ^ "Firwood Fold". Visit North West. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
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