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SK0642 : Alton Castle (SK0742) from Toothill Rock

near to Alton, Staffordshire, Great Britain

Alton Castle (SK0742) from Toothill Rock

Alton Castle sits on top of a hill overlooking the Churnet Valley, with spectacular views on all sides. Its style is reminiscent of the Rhineland and it is surrounded by the ruins of the medieval castle (1176), now scheduled as an Ancient Monument. See square SK0742)

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2006

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Grid Square: SK0642, 7 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Dennis Thorley (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Friday, 10 February, 2006 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 13 February, 2006
Category: Castle (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SK 06 42 [1000m precision]
WGS84: 52:58.7885N 1:54.2784W