10 Firwood Fold

10 Firwood Fold

10 Firwood Fold
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
Town or city Bolton, Greater Manchester
Country England
Coordinates 53°35′44″N 2°24′19″W / 53.595517°N 2.405319°W / 53.595517; -2.405319
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]

Stone panel in 10, Firwood Fold announcing that Samuel Crompton was born in the house 3 December 1753.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Historic England, "10, Firwood Fold (1388038)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 15 January 2014
  2. ↑ Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold


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