The Cottages near the Drovers Arms (Hawthorne Cottage and Ashdene) London Road have deeds dating from 1729. Before the Drovers Arms was built these cottages were at one time known as “The Ring o’ Bells” and sold beer. In 1829 the new vicar of Lower Peover arrived by stage coach from Westmoreland and enquired from the landlord, William Bell, the way to Lower Peover Church. Mr Holmes became the Vicar, schoolmaster, doctor and farmer until 1874 and was very well liked and admired.

The Drovers Arms, London Road dates from the mid 19th century when cattle and geese were driven from the Welsh-Shropshire borders to the heavily populated industrial areas around Manchester. William Peover, the first owner, was a farmer and dealer himself. In his 10 acre field behind the Drovers, cattle could be pastured over night (for a small fee). Cattle were shod for their journey, pigs too, though they had little woollen socks with leather soles ! The Davenport Family were inn keepers until recent times.

The Three Greyhounds. This pub stands at a cross roads which at one time was on the edge of the Rudheath Woods. Greyhounds were royal hunting dogs and there may be an association with a royal hunting ground. The Cheshire Hunt has met there for many years. More

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