Dearden Fold Farmhouse
Dearden Fold Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building on Bury Old Road near Ainsworth, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England.
History
The farmhouse is believed to originally date from the late 15th century, with dendrochronological analysis of its oak timbers indicating a primary construction phase around 1488. Originally built as a hall house, it underwent substantial alterations during the 16th and 17th centuries, including the insertion of an upper floor and later additions to form its current layout.The property was historically associated with the Dearden family, prominent landowners in the area during the 17th century. Records from the Bury Archaeological Group indicate that the estate passed through several generations, with notable transactions in the 1670s linking it to George Dearden of Haslingden.
On 29 January 1985, Dearden Fold Farmhouse was designated a Grade II* listed building.
In the late 20th century, the building was placed on English Heritage's Buildings at Risk Register, but a five-year restoration programme has since stabilised its condition.