15 Firwood Fold is a 16th-century house in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England (grid reference SD732111). It is a Grade II* listed building and according to local tradition is the oldest inhabited house in Bolton.[1] It stands separate from the other houses in Firwood Fold.

15 Firwood Fold
Firwood Fold cottages in Bolton
15 Firwood Fold is located in Greater Manchester
15 Firwood Fold
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
Town or cityBolton, Greater Manchester
CountryEngland
Coordinates53°35′44″N 2°24′19″W / 53.595517°N 2.405319°W / 53.595517; -2.405319
Completed16th century
Designations
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name15, Firwood Fold
Designated25 April 1974
Reference no.1388040

The house was originally built in a medieval style using the cruck construction technique, whereby A-shaped oak trusses on stone bases were covered in wattle and daub and thatch. It was later renovated and clad in stone.[2] One of the trusses can be clearly seen in the gable end.

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  1. ^ Historic England. "15 Firwood Fold (1388040)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
  2. ^ Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold