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  Knighton, Powys - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Knighton (Welsh: Trefyclo or Trefyclawdd, "Town on the Dyke") is a town in Powys (traditional county of Radnorshire), mid-Wales, but also partly in Shropshire, England.
Knighton was finally placed in Wales in 1535 by the Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542 (Act of Union).
Knighton is known for its well preserved section of Offa's Dyke, and it lies on the Offa's Dyke Path and Glyndwr's Way, two long-distance walking paths.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Knighton,_Powys   (452 words)

  
 Knighton Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
Knighton is steeped in history with sloping winding streets and half timbered houses.
Knighton occupies a unique position; part of the town is in Wales, and part in England.
Knighton is well served for pubs and restaurants.
www.aboutbritain.com /towns/knighton.asp   (634 words)

  
 Powys County Hotels, Accommodation in Wales
Powys is a local government principal area and a preserved county in Wales.
This area is named after the older Welsh Kingdom of Powys, which occupied the northern two thirds of the area, and came to an end when it was occupied by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd of Gwynedd during the 1260s.
Knighton is served by the Heart of Wales Railway, passing through spectacular scenery...
www.magicaljourneys.com /Wales/wales-hotels-powys.html   (969 words)

  
 THE KNIGHTON HOTEL
The Knighton Hotel, in the heart of the town, is a 16th Century weather boarded Coaching Inn with an adjoining stone built Manor House dating from about 1840.
Accommodation comprises 15 en-suite bedrooms with extensive work having been undertaken to expose and restore many of the original features of the property including the 16th Century beams in the Norton Hall and the magnificent galleried staircase leading from the foyer to the bedrooms and assembly suites.
At The Knighton Hotel we have the expertise and flexibility to provide facilities for any event, be it a small or large meeting, exhibition, conference, party, wedding or any other occasion.
www.knightonhotel.freeuk.com   (298 words)

  
 Knighton Town Forum and Knighton Tourism 2000
Knighton is the starting point for The Glyndwr Way.
Visitors are extremely well catered for in Knighton and should there be difficulty in arranging accommodation, the friendly and efficient staff at the Offa's Dyke Centre will be pleased to point visitors in the direction of bed and breakfast providers.
More information on Knighton can be found on the main site for the Town, KNIGHTON - Town on the Dyke.
www.knighton2000.freeservers.com /2000.html   (464 words)

  
 Holiday rentals in Knighton, Mid Wales, Powys, Wales, Ffrydd House, House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Knighton holiday House rental, Golfing, Town Ffrydd House is a spacious, elegant period townhouse in the Welsh border town on Kni
Ffrydd House is a spacious, elegant period townhouse in the Welsh border town on Knighton, surrounded by beautiful Welsh and English border country.
Knighton station is on Mid Wales railway line.
www.holidaylets.net /properties/11361   (396 words)

  
 Knighton L.V.A. Pool League Web   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Welcome to Knighton L.V.A Pool League Website, the league is based in the histirc border town of Knighton which is situated on the border of Wales and England between the counties of Powys, Shropshire and Herefordshire.
The league itself was first started up in Knighton over 20 years ago by the late Ray Scotford who was often referd to as "Simmer".
Ray owned the Plough Hotel in Market Street, Knighton, he was also chairman of the league since it started.
www.knightonpoolleague.netfirms.com   (113 words)

  
 Cyngor Sir Powys County Council: Knighton Library
Knighton branch library now has a collection of new DVDs available for borrowing.
Courses are run by Powys Training and a wide range of people qualify for free training.
Powys County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.
www.powys.gov.uk /index.php?id=723&L=   (203 words)

  
 Knighton Information Online - guide and directory for Knighton,Powys,UK with tourist information
If you live and work in Knighton, Send your news items to us; whether it is entertainment, sports, business or community related.
If you are looking for accommodation we have Knighton hotels and Knighton bed and breakfasts plus UK cottages and self catering holiday accommodation as well as directories for Camping and Caravan Parks.
Knighton Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Knighton.
www.britinfo.net /index_Knighton.htm   (542 words)

  
 Holiday home in Knighton with golf, walking, fishing, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, TV, DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Powys / Brecon Beacons / Powys region
Knighton is located on Offa's Dyke, the historical border between England and Wales.
Knighton is on the Welsh/English border, West of Ludlow/Leominster.
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /rentals/Knighton/6988   (449 words)

  
 Knighton Venues, Conference Meeting Rooms, Team Building, Room Hire, Accommodation, Coach, Car & Limousine Hire ...
Knighton Venue finding and Meeting Room Hire Sourcing the right venue or meeting room at the right price can be a daunting task, that's where we excel.
Knighton Limousine Hire Want to travel in style we have over 600 American stretch Limousine companies available across the UK including companies that cover the Knighton area.
Knighton Corporate Accommodation We specialise in negotiating low rates for corporate clients requiring 50+ nights accommodation anywhere in the UK including Knighton.
www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/city/446.htm   (833 words)

  
 Knighton Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The castle shown here is the more impressive of the two and may have replaced the other earthwork, which was smaller and built on lower ground.
An entry in the pipe roll for 1182 (the Kings finacial accounts) refers to the castle at Knighton but this may be either earthwork in the town.
Llewelyn ap Gruffudd captured Knighton castle during his conquest of the area in 1262 and the castle was subsequently destroyed.
www.castlewales.com /knighton.html   (346 words)

  
 The Knighton Hotel
Situated on the Welsh Border in the beautiful County of Powys.
Situated on the Welsh Border, in the beautiful County of Powys, The Knighton Hotel is within easy driving distance of the Midland towns and cities, being approximately one hour from Shrewsbury, Worcester and Hereford.
Knighton is served by the Heart of Wales Railway, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Country on its way from Swansea to Shrewsbury.
www.travelaccommodation.co.uk /hoteldetails/details_120146.html   (414 words)

  
 BBC - Mid Wales Webguide - Knighton
This excellent website is packed with information about Knighton and includes details about local attractions, facilities, an events listing and business directory.
Powys Space Centre's website offers you an insight into the Spaceguard Project, its background, aims, research and a picture gallery.
The website for Knighton's rugby club seems to have been created for the club's anniversary season in 2001-02 and does not appear to have been updated much since then.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/webguide/pages/knighton.shtml   (339 words)

  
 Knighton, Powys - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It lies on the River Teme and straddles the English-Welsh border, with the town's railway station being located in Shropshire, England, as well as part of the town's built up area.
It became prosperous as a centre of the wool trade from the 15th century, and was later an important point on the routes from Hereford to Montgomery, and from London to Aberystwyth.
On August 18, 2004, fish fell from the sky in one of the most recent instances of raining animals within the United Kingdom.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Knighton,_Wales   (452 words)

  
 Hotels in Knighton Wales accommodation - Knighton hotels in Powys Wales UK
The Knighton hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Knighton.
Knighton is an attractive and interesting border town in Powys occupying a unique position, part of the town is in Wales and part in England.
Knighton is steeped in history with sloping winding streets lined with half timbered houses.
www.kayukay.co.uk /knightonhotels.html   (473 words)

  
 McCartneys News - CARREG-Y-FRAN, BEGUILDY, KNIGHTON, POWYS
The homestead is approached via a Council maintained by-road and thereafter a stoned roadway which leads off the main road between Knighton and Newtown close to the village of Beguildy.
The auctioneers are instructed to offer the property in 2 lots and these comprise the Farmhouse, Farmbuildings and some 11 acres (or thereabouts) and a second lot comprising some 78 acres of good quality upland pasture land.
Approaching the property from Knighton proceed towards the village of Beguildy and a 1/3 of a mile before the village of Beguildy turn left at Pantycarragle.
www.mccartneys.co.uk /news/items/187   (1792 words)

  
 GENUKI: Knighton / Trefyclawdd, Radnorshire
Knighton = Tref-y-clawdd : the town on Offa's Dyke.
Parish Registers, or copies, for all or part of these dates are held at the NLW and/or Powys Archives.
Knighton Parish overseers of the poor, records "Records relating to Knighton Parish, 1666-1831, including accounts of the Churchwardens and overseers of the poor 1666-1683; overseers' disbursements, 1741-1746; bastardy bonds, 1750-1760; settlement certificates, 1743-1783; removal orders, 1723-1831."
www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/RAD/Knighton   (688 words)

  
 Milebrook House, Knighton, Powys, Wales - country house hotel in Wales
Milebrook House is situated in the beautiful Teme Valley amongst the wooded, rolling Marches landscape, with the mountains and moorlands of Wales to the west.
Situated a mile and a half to the east of Knighton in the Welsh Marches.
The Heritage Centre for Offa's Dyke in Knighton, Ludlow, Clun, Bishops Castle.
www.historic-uk.com /StayUK/Wales/MidWales/CountryHouses/MilebrookHouse.htm   (282 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast Knighton, Powys, B&B Knighton Presteigne
Pilleth Oaks is a new house which has been purpose built to provide quality bed and breakfast accommodation, as well as character.
Powys is a great place for bird watching in particular the famous Red Kite.
Bradnor Hill at Kington is the highest in England, the nearest one to us is at Knighton.
www.bedandbreakfastexplorer.co.uk /fulldetail.asp?ID=812   (434 words)

  
 Knighton Mid Wales - local directory and tourist information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Knighton Mid Wales - your one-stop local directory and tourist information resource to the Tref y Clawdd - the Town on the Dyke.
Knighton, also known as Tref-y-Clawdd, or 'The Town on the Dyke', is set in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire border which follows the river.
The railway was important in bringing trade and wealth to Knighton.
knighton.midwales.co.uk   (232 words)

  
 Knighton Hotels & Accommodation near Knighton in Powys
There is only 1 hotel with a Knighton address but a total of 14 hotels are within 27.3 miles of Knighton.
Room rates range from Cheap Knighton accommodation like Glen Usk Hotel (16.3m) starting at £25.00 to more expensive Luxury Knighton hotels like Moccas Court (18.6m) with rooms from £112.00.
Price and star rating are not necessarily the best guide to overall hotel quality, and Knighton hotel guest reviews suggest that Moccas Court (18.6m) with a rating of 100% offered the best overall guest satisfaction.
www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /Wales_hotels/Knighton_hotels.cfm   (491 words)

  
 Mid Wales holiday accommodation at Cefnsuran Farm
Cefnsuran Farm is set in a beautiful and tranquil private valley close to the Mid Wales towns of Knighton and Presteigne.
At Cefnsuran we have two fabulous self catering cottages, The Wainhouse and the Lodge.
Gill Morgan, Cefnsuran Farm, Llangunllo, Knighton, Powys, Wales LD7 1SL.
www.cefnsuran.co.uk   (126 words)

  
 Hotels, Knighton: Cheap Hotel Accommodation in Knighton
Knighton Hotels and Bed and Breakfast Lodgings @ Room4U.
A confirmation email is delivered with every guest booking with contact and travel details to help you cancel or confirm your hotel break or bed & breakfast stay.
Full descriptions of all these Knighton hotels and last-minute travel offers are available on the hotel homepages
www.room4u.org.uk /hotels/knighton/index.asp   (218 words)

  
 Organic Farmer - Pugh, Trebervaugh
Treburvaugh is a family farm run by David and Chris Pugh, who have three sons and one daughter.
The farm is set on the mid Wales border overlooking the market town of Knighton in unspoilt countryside, with Offa's Dyke path running through the farm.
David Pugh has worked on the same farm all his life and is aided by his eldest son.
www.graigfarm.co.uk /p1.htm   (71 words)

  
 Welcome to SpacedOut ... The World's largest scale model of the Solar System
Above Jay and Anne Tate from the Spaceguard Centre overlooking Knighton in Powys, mid-Wales wanted to locate the installation representing the centaur Asbolus at the centre of an existing stone circle dedicated to the goddess Diana.
It was decided that the artistic representation of Asbolus should not resemble the centaur in any way; a highly-reflective stainless steel sphere was chosen to provoke a variety of responses from visitors to the Centre.
Spaceguard UK is the national focus in the UK for studies into the threat posed to the Earth by collisions with asteroids and comets, and has recently established the privately funded Spaceguard Centre at the former Powys Observatory.
www.spacedout-uk.com /solar_system/solar_info.asp?site_id=17   (444 words)

  
 Home
Knighton is a popular and unique tourist town in Wales, steeped in history and positioned half-way along the
The Town Council, consisting of a Mayor and 13 fellow Councillors, meet on the third Wednesday of each month where the public and press are all welcome.
To contact the Town Council: write to Town Clerk at Council Chambers, Broad Street, Knighton, Powys, Wales LD7 1BL.
community-councils.powys.org.uk /knighton   (143 words)

  
 Knighton Public Relations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Knighton Historic Border Town A website for anybody who needs to know stuff about Knighton's...
Raymond Knighton Jr., founder of an international Christian health ministry that has served millions of people around...
Companies, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, agents and merchants in Knighton, Powys, United Kingdom...
www.marketing-seo-secrets.com /76/knighton-public-relations.html   (401 words)

  
 Knighton C In W Primary School, Powys, Powys
Knighton C In W Primary School, Powys, Powys
Teach at Knighton C In W Primary School, register today.
Comments: Knighton C In W Primary School, (Local education authority: Powys) is a Primary School in Knighton, Powys.
www.axcis.co.uk /30288.html   (174 words)

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