10 Firwood Fold
| 10 Firwood Fold | |
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 10 Firwood Fold | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
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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]
Stone panel in 10, Firwood Fold announcing that Samuel Crompton was born in the house 3 December 1753.
See also
References
- ↑ Historic England, "10, Firwood Fold (1388038)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 15 January 2014
- ↑ Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold
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