Alton, Historical market town in East Hampshire, England.
Alton is a market town in East Hampshire that stretches along a river with Georgian buildings in its center and rural surroundings. The town layout blends historic structures with working agricultural landscapes that frame the built environment.
The town began as a market settlement and grew into an important trading center for the surrounding area. During the English Civil War, a major battle took place here in 1643, leaving lasting marks on the local buildings.
The Curtis Museum displays objects from different periods and tells the story of the region from early settlements to today. The collection helps visitors understand how this place developed over hundreds of years.
The railway station offers direct connections to larger cities and serves daily commuters and visitors. The town center has walkable streets and several parking options for those arriving by car.
Excavations in 1996 uncovered Iron Age coins and jewelry that shed light on early settlement before Roman times. These findings show that the region was already populated and economically active over two thousand years ago.
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Jane Austen's House Museum
2.6 km
Church of St Lawrence, Alton
568 m
Curtis Museum
522 m
All Saints' Church, Alton
1.2 km
Town Hall
801 m
Crown Hotel
496 m
Holy Rood Church
1.8 km
Alton War Memorial
511 m
Palace Theatre
269 m
United Reformed Church
280 m
St Mary's Home Chapel
804 mHolybourne House
1.8 kmMethodist Chapel
946 m10, Church Street
504 m
The 'Barley Mow' Public House
232 m
Ivy House
991 m
The 'White Horse' Public House
954 mAnstey Cottage
678 m
The George public house
1.1 km
The 'Hop Poles' Public House
1 km
The 'Baker's Arms' Public House
614 m
The 'Eight Bells' Public House
516 m
The 'King's Head' Public House
771 mTudor Cottage
1.5 km
Assembly Rooms, Alton
510 mGreenmount Cottage
3.4 km
Swan Hotel (Excluding Adjoining Dickens Bar)
684 mBrook Cottage
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