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Medieval Barn at Tonge, Bolton : Photograph of a medieval barn, or dwelling place, demolished prior to the construction on the Hall-i'th'-Wood estate in the 1920's. 

 

Medieval barn on the Hall-ith-Wood estate, during demolition in the 1920's

Medieval (?) barn, or dwelling, near to the Hall during demolition, prior to the construction of Hall-;'th'-Wood Estate.  Note the classic, open-style, large cruck frame with wind-braces together with the remnants of wattle and daub in the front panel.  (Photograph circa 1920.  Bolton Museum and Art Gallery)

p31, A Short History of Hall-i'th'-Wood, Compiled and Edited by Derek R. Mills.