15 Firwood Fold

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.

LocationBolton, Greater Manchester, England

Coordinates53°35′44″N 2°24′19″W

Completed16th century (probably)

Renovated19th century (extensively remodelled)

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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
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

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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.

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.