One of Bolton’s most recognisable buildings could get a new lease of life as a pizza restaurant. The building, next to Ye Old Man and Scythe pub, at 12 Churchgate, was built in 1636, however the pub and associated buildings at the site are believed to date back to around 1251.
It is thought that for long periods of time 12 Churchgate was used as a butcher’s shop. A planning application lodged with Bolton Council in the past few days reveals plans to revive the vacant site, which is disused and ‘in a bad state of repair’ with ‘a large amount of rot and water damage’.
However, the building retains elements of its historic wattle and daub and timber frame construction. Applicant Allauoi Mouloud intends to bring the building back into use as a restaurant.
