<P> The 16th Earl's only son died in infancy; this does not fit with legend as it happened before John Talbot became Earl of Shrewsbury, and was not caused by a horse riding incident . The 16th Earl had 2 daughters, the youngest, Lady Gwendoline Catherine Talbot, died in 1840 aged only 22 . This fits with the legend's date range, but her death was not mysterious: she died of Scarlet fever in Rome . Also 3 of Gwendoline's children died of measles shortly after their mother, meaning the Earl had 4 deaths in his close family, not the single one described in the legend . </P> <P> The 15th and 16th Earls of Shrewsbury built and then extended Alton Towers and its gardens . During their tenure, thousands of new trees were planted, but the old trees were "greatly prized". The Chained Oak was situated in a highly visible" position, "just off a carriage - way" frequently used by the Earls . As such, the tree may have been wrapped in chains simply to preserve it, and prevent it from collapsing under its own weight . </P> <P> The tree is located on a public footpath in Dimmingsdale near Alton village, halfway between Ramblers Retreat and Chained Oak B & B. Steps lead up to the tree from the foothpath </P> <P> The legend was adapted and fancifully elaborated to form the back - story for the ride "Hex" at the nearby Alton Towers theme park . The ride depicts a bolt of lighting striking the tree and causing a branch to fall . </P>

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