The house was extended in the 19th century. A photograph taken in 1946 shows it with an inscription reading "ARKWRIGHT ARMS HOSTEL". The house was altered and renovated in about 1979, in conjunction with a government back to work initiative, to assist with Unemployment at the time. The Project Manager was Barrie James. The current owners are Age Concern Central Lancashire who support and deliver services to older people in and around Lancashire.

Architecture

Arkwright House is built in brick, and has a partly stuccoed

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