15, Firwood Fold

BOLTON SD7311SW FIRWOOD FOLD 797-1/11/92 (South side) 26/04/74 No.15 GV II* House. Probably C16 in origin, but extensively remodelled in C19. Largely roughly coursed and squared stone raised and extended in brick, and incorporating at least one cruck truss (visible in gable wall). Heavy slate roof. EXTERIOR AND PLAN: 2 storeys, 3-window range, representing original building with 2-unit plan, extended to the west by the addition of a further single unit. Doorway towards centre of original building; all windows renewed. Stacks on end walls of original building. INTERIOR: not included. HISTORY: the house is believed to be the oldest inhabited house in Bolton, but the source of this tradition is not known. Listing NGR: SD7323111064

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