Alton Towers, Alton, Staffordshire, England

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Brief description of site

Alton Towers has parkland, pleasure grounds and gardens of around 135 hectares. The grounds were laid out as a romantic 'elysium'. Part of the site is now a theme park.

Brief history of site

Alton Towers was first created in the early-19th-century. The main works were undertaken by the fifteenth Earl of Shrewsbury, who died in 1827. The work was completed by his son, who died in 1852.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	128	Grid Ref:	SK 075 434
Latitude:	52.98788	Longitude:	-1.889727

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