Peover Hall, Manor house in Peover Superior, England
Peover Hall is a brick manor house in Cheshire that features stone ornaments, multiple gables, and tiled roofs across two and three-storey sections. The building displays various architectural elements that evolved over several centuries.
Sir Randle Mainwaring commissioned the manor in 1585, and it was then modified and expanded across the following centuries. The changes reflect the architectural preferences of different periods.
The rooms display wooden panels and furniture from the early 18th century that reflect the taste and lifestyle of the wealthy family who lived here. Visitors can observe how spaces were arranged over time and what objects the residents collected.
The gardens and house can be visited on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from May through September. Plan ahead since opening times are limited and guided tours may be required for the interior.
During World War II the estate served as headquarters for General George Patton, who directed preparations for the 1944 invasion of Normandy from here. This period left marks on the house's history and connects it to a pivotal moment of the war.
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