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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]
Alton (UK: / ˈ ɒ l t ən / ⓘ OL-tən) is a village in Staffordshire, England. [2] It is noted for the theme park Alton Towers, built around the site of Alton Mansion, which was owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury, [3] and designed by Augustus Pugin. [4] In the 1914 map by Whiston, there were copper works in the village. [2]
Alton Castle: Late 12th century: The castle was extended in the 13th century, and is now in ruins. The remains include part of the curtain wall, a wall tower, a gatehouse, and an oval bailey. The eastern wall tower is square and has an open back, and all that remains of the 13th-century D-shaped western wall tower are the foundations.
There are a number of listed buildings in Staffordshire.The term "listed building", in the United Kingdom, refers to a building or structure designated as being of special architectural, historical, or cultural significance.
Lists of Grade I listed buildings in Staffordshire (2 P) Pages in category "Grade I listed buildings in Staffordshire" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
Alton Towers is located near the village of Alton in Staffordshire, England. The former country estate was a former seat of the Earls of Shrewsbury. It is now a major theme park in the United Kingdom. In 2012, it attracted 2.4 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom and 9th most visited theme park in Europe.
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Triumphal entry to forecourt of Patshull Hall and flanking screen walls : Patshull Park, Pattingham Gatehouse: c. 1750: 16 June 1953: 1294872: Triumphal entry to forecourt of Patshull Hall and flanking screen walls