The Armoury Tower, Alton Towers

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Date:1951

Description:The Armoury Tower and main entrance, with the Chapel beyond to the right. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 and 1852.

This tower formed a new entrance to the house and was built in 1829-30. The Armoury housed the Earls' collections of arms and armour.

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The Armoury Tower, Alton Towers

The Armoury Tower and main entrance, with the Chapel beyond to the right. Alton Towers was the home ...

Alton Towers, main entrance

Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 ...

Alton Towers, main entrance

Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 ...

The Armoury, Alton Towers

Interior view of The Armoury. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. ...

The Armoury, Alton Towers

View of the Armoury doorway. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It ...

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Creators: County Archaeology Department - Creator

Donor ref:C/P/65/7/1/16/2/1 (43/13702)

Source: Staffordshire Record Office

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