Wallcroft Farmhouse
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Wallcroft Farmhouse was constructed in 1560. It is located on Wallcroft Farm in the village of Wheelton, Chorley. It was known as both Wallcroft Farmhouse and Malt Farmhouse for many years until the name Wallcroft became the most commonly used.
When it was originally constructed the farm held title over much of the land on which Wheelton is built. This land was sold off by one of Wallcroft's owners, however, the land to the rear and side of the farm was retained and now serves as the garden of Wallcroft Farm.
In the early 1600's Wallcroft Farmhouse was home to St. Edmund Arrowsmith. From here he ministered to the Catholics of Lancashire before being arrested. The main Farmhouse still houses some of the relics used by St. Edmund Arrowsmith.
For many years Wallcroft fell into a state of dilapidation, in the 1970's Wallcroft Farmhouse was purchased and renovations began. The new purchaser focused renovations solely on the 5 bedroom Wallcroft Farmhouse, converting it into 3 separate houses. The new purchaser was forced to sell the house after being arrested.
Again the house became dilapidated. Much of the land to the front of Wallcroft Farm was sold for the A674 (Blackburn Road), a bypass road connecting the M61 and M65. This resulted in the main drive being dramatically shortened.
The farm has undergone significant restoration over the past few years.
