Alton is a market town and civil parish in East Hampshire, England, near the source of the northern branch of the River Wey. It had a population of 17,816 at the 2011 census.
Alton, looking north east along the High Street
Coins from the Alton Hoard, 1st century AD
Church of St Lawrence. During the battle, many Parliamentary troops forced their way in through the west door (right), now walled up.
Alton Town Hall
East Hampshire is a local government district in Hampshire, England. Its council is based in the town of Petersfield, although the largest town is Alton. The district also contains the town of Bordon along with many villages and surrounding rural areas.
Petersfield town centre
East Hampshire