Alton Castle
Castle in Alton, Staffordshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Alton Towers; Alton Abbey; Alton Estate; Alton Mansion; Dalton Castle, Cumbria; or Halton Castle.
Alton Castle is a Gothic-revival castle, on a hill above the Churnet Valley, in the village of Alton, Staffordshire, England. The site has been fortified in wood since Saxon times, with a stone castle dating from the 12th century. The current castle was constructed in the mid-19th century by John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury, of nearby Alton Towers. Since 1967 the castle has been designated a Grade I listed building.[1] It is also a scheduled monument.[2]
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Alton Castle | |
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Alton, Staffordshire | |
Coordinates | 52.9798°N 1.8912°W / 52.9798; -1.8912 |
Grid reference | grid reference SK074425 |
Type | Masonry castle |
Site history | |
Built | 12th century; present building: mid-19th-century. |
Built by | Bertram de Verdun; present castle built by John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury |
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