Alton Castle
| Alton Castle | |
|---|---|
| Alton, Staffordshire | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Masonry castle |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 52°58′47″N 1°53′28″W / 52.9798°N 1.8912°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference SK074425 |
| 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 |
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. It is also a scheduled monument.