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The village sign, Alton - geograph.org.uk - 1600803.jpg
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Alton is located in Staffordshire
Alton
Alton
Population 1,226 (2011)
OS grid reference SK073422
District
  • Staffordshire Moorlands
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Stoke-on-Trent
Postcode district ST10
Dialling code 01538
Police Staffordshire
Fire Staffordshire
Ambulance West Midlands
EU Parliament West Midlands
UK Parliament
  • Staffordshire Moorlands
List of places
UK
England
Staffordshire
52°58′37″N 1°53′24″W / 52.977°N 1.890°W / 52.977; -1.890

Alton is a village in Staffordshire, England. It is well-known for the exciting theme park, Alton Towers. This park was built around the old Alton Mansion. The mansion used to belong to the Earls of Shrewsbury. A famous architect named Augustus Pugin helped design parts of it.

The village is located on the eastern side of the Churnet River. Alton is mentioned in the Domesday Book. This was a very old survey of England from 1086. The village has many interesting buildings. These include the Round-House, Alton Castle, St Peter's Church, The Malt House, and St John's Church. Alton Castle is now a special place for young people to go on retreats.

Alton's Railway History

Alton used to have its own train station. It was called Alton railway station. The North Staffordshire Railway opened it on July 13, 1849. The station helped people visit the area for many years. However, it closed down in January 1965.

The Chained Oak Legend

One famous spot in Alton is the Chained Oak. This tree is known because of a ride at Alton Towers called Hex – The Legend of the Towers. The ride tells a spooky story about the tree and the Earl of Shrewsbury. The legend says that if the chains around the tree ever break, bad things will happen to the Earl's family.

High Street and the Black Bull, Alton - geograph.org.uk - 1600840
High Street, Alton

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