10 Firwood Fold

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10 Firwood Fold
File:10 Firwood Fold.jpg
10 Firwood Fold
10 Firwood Fold is located in Greater Manchester
10 Firwood Fold
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
Town or city Bolton, Greater Manchester
Country England
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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]

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

See also

References

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  2. Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold


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