More information : (Centred SJ 837868) Moat (NR) Peel Hall (NAT) (1) The Hall, which is being renovated, is not outstanding. Its moat encloses an area approximately 50.0m square and is mainly water-filled, varying from 10.0m to 15.0m in width. (2) Published survey (1:1250) correct. The bridge over the moat recently restored. Peel Hall, former 17th century moated farmhouse. Grade 2. Bridge, probably 17th century, with three arches. Grade 2. (3)
Rescue excavation and survey begun in 1982, ahead of landscaping of the moat platform. (4)
SJ 8370 8680. Peel Hall moated site. The waterlogged moat is 8-14m wide and 1.2m deep to the water level. An outer bank 10m wide and 0.3m high flanks the moat's northern arm. The triple-armed sandstone bridge which crosses the eastern arm is medieval in date. Peel Hall was originally constructured by Sir John de Arderne during the mid 14th century. The house passed to the Stanley family in 1408 and remained in their hands for 100 years, after which it passed through a succession of different owners until acquired by the Tattons. The hall was eventually demolished in 1809 and replaced the following year by a farmhouse, which in turn was demolished in 1975. Limited excavation of the moat platform during the early 1970's located cobbling and medieval roof tiles. (5) |