10 Firwood Fold
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10 Firwood Fold
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Location within Greater Manchester
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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.
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