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.

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
    15 Firwood Fold from the rear

See also

References

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


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15_Firwood_Fold
No tags for this post.