Alton, Staffordshire

Alton is a village in the county of Staffordshire, England, north of Uttoxeter.

Related Topics:
Village - County - Staffordshire - England - Uttoxeter

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Alton Towers was a mansion owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury and designed by August Pugin, with the gardens and park designed by Capability Brown. There is also a castle high above the River Churnet.

Related Topics:
Alton Towers - Earls of Shrewsbury - August Pugin - Capability Brown - Castle - River Churnet

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Nowadays Alton Towers is a leisure theme park.

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