Alton Castle, Gothic Revival castle in Alton, England.
The castle stands on a rocky precipice above the Churnet Valley, featuring twin towers, a curtain wall, and natural cliff defenses on its north side.
Bertram de Verdun constructed the original stone fortification in 1175, while architect Augustus Pugin rebuilt the structure between 1847 and 1852 for the Earl of Shrewsbury.
The Sisters of Mercy established a convent and school at the castle in 1855, operating an educational institution that remained active until 1989.
The Catholic Youth Retreat Centre at Alton Castle offers outdoor activities including mountain biking, archery, rock climbing, and navigation skills training for visiting groups.
The castle's design draws inspiration from medieval structures built by the Knights of the Teutonic Order in Germany, incorporating specific architectural elements from these fortifications.
Location: Alton
Inception: 18 century
Architects: Augustus Pugin
Part of: Alton Towers estate
GPS coordinates: 52.97979,-1.88975
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:02
Alton Towers
1.2 km
The Smiler
904 m
Nemesis
923 m
Oblivion
885 m
Wicker Man
1 km
Galactica
856 m
Rita
582 m
Alton Towers
777 m
Thirteen
548 m
Corkscrew
548 m
Black Hole
915 m
Hex – the Legend of the Towers
666 m
The Flume
1 km
Spinball Whizzer
1.1 km
The Curse at Alton Manor
1.1 km
Congo River Rapids
1.1 km
Alton Towers Resort
948 m
Church of St Peter
208 m
Memorial To The 15th Earl Of Shrewsbury
808 m
The Talbot Inn
345 m
The White Hart Inn
269 m
Alton Bridge (That Part In Alton Parish)
322 m
Old School House
201 m
The Pagoda Fountain And Bridge Pier
745 m
The Lock Up
476 m
Townhead Farmhouse
78 m
The Conservatory And Attached Wall, Steps And Urns
859 m
Milepost, W of Gallows Green
1.1 kmReviews
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