The Orangery, Alton Towers

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Date:1952

Description:The Quarry Greenhouse or Orangery at Alton Towers. Built in the 1820s, it has two end bays with glass domes are linked by gothic arches. It stands west of the Conservatory. The gardens were created by the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury between about 1810 and 1827.

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Creators: County Archaeology Department - Creator

Donor ref:C/P/65/7/1/24/1 (43/13064)

Source: Staffordshire Record Office

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