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Peel Hall moated site is a medieval defensive enclosure situated in Cheshire, England, consisting of a substantial moat surrounding a residential platform. The site dates from the medieval period and represents a form of settlement fortification characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries, when such moated homesteads were constructed by gentry and substantial landholders across the English landscape. The moat itself survives as an earthwork feature defining the perimeter of the enclosed area, though the buildings that once stood within have largely disappeared, leaving only the ground plan preserved as an archaeological monument. Such moated sites served both defensive and status functions, providing protection whilst also demonstrating the occupant's rank and prosperity within medieval society.
Peel Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017861. View the official record →
Peel Hall moated site is a medieval defensive enclosure situated in Cheshire, England, consisting of a substantial moat surrounding a residential platform. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017861.
Peel Hall moated site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017861.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peel Moat (6.8 km), Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall (7.9 km), Standing cross St Wilfrid's churchyard (8.1 km).
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