10 Firwood Fold
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Town or city | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 53°35′44″N 2°24′19″W / 53.595517°N 2.405319°W |
Completed | 16th century |
10 Firwood Fold is a 16th-century house in Bolton, Greater Manchester (grid reference SD73171109). It is a Grade I listed building and the birthplace of Samuel Crompton in 1753.[1]
The Crompton family lived in the house until 1758, making a living from farming and weaving, before moving to rented quarters at nearby Hall i' th' Wood.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Historic England, "10, Firwood Fold (1388038)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 15 January 2014
- ^ Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold