History of Alton Towers
| Alton Towers | |
|---|---|
Alton Towers from Morris's Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen (c.1880) | |
Location within Staffordshire | |
| Former names | Alverton Lodge, Alton Abbey |
| General information | |
| Status | Derelict |
| Type | Stately home |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Location | Alton, Staffordshire, England |
| Coordinates | 52°59′9.89″N 1°53′36.30″W / 52.9860806°N 1.8934167°W |
| Construction started | 1811 |
| Completed | 1852 |
| Destroyed | 1951 |
| Owner | LondonMetric Property |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Reference no. | 1000191 |
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Alton Towers is a historic estate located near the village of Alton in Staffordshire, England. It was the seat of the Earls of Shrewsbury during the 19th century. The area around Alton Towers has seen human habitation for more than a thousand years. The estate is today home to the Alton Towers theme park, opened in 1980.