Monument record 1213/1/2 - Moat at the Original Peover Hall

There is a moat at the original site of Peover Hall. It is rectangular and largely waterfilled and now surrounds a group of modern buildings. Moated Sites are characterised by a waterlogged ditch that encloses a platform of land where buildings were built though they were also used for horticulture e.g. orchards. They were most popular in medieval times though not necessarily for the defensive advantages of being on an island as they were also seen as a sign of prestige. There are approximately 6000 across England with over 200 moated sites in Cheshire alone.