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Alex Foxfield
March 23, 2021
Hiking
Designed for the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury by AW Pugin, a leading exponent in gothic revivalism, Alton Castle is a romantic sight above the village of the same name. Work began in 1847 on the site of a much older Saxon castle. It is a Grade I-listed building and today operates as a Catholic Young Retreat centre, welcoming thousands of children through its doors every year.
Cookie's companions👣🐾🐾💔💔
February 13, 2019
Hiking
You can still see some of the 12th century ruins. Such a shame it was not preserved.
What currently stands (it has a very eventful history) was commissioned to be rebuilt in the style of a medieval castle in the 19th Century by the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury.
Since 1996, it has been used as a Catholic youth centre.
What currently stands (it has a very eventful history) was commissioned to be rebuilt in the style of a medieval castle in the 19th Century by the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury.
Since 1996, it has been used as a Catholic youth centre.
Cookie's companions👣🐾🐾💔💔
January 18, 2020
Hiking
A great view can be had of the castle from along the old churnet railway line.
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