Powys County Council
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Russell George Russell Ian George is a Conservative Party politician and was elected as the Montgomeryshire Assembly Member in the National Assembly for Wales at the May 2011 election.-Background:Russell was born in Welshpool and brought up in Montgomeryshire... Kirsty Williams Victoria Kirsty Williams is a British politician. She is the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats and the Member of the Welsh Assembly for Brecon and Radnorshire.-Early life:... (Constituency) (Regional) |
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Powys County Council is the governing body for Powys
Powys
Powys is a local-government county and preserved county in Wales.-Geography:Powys covers the historic counties of Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, most of Brecknockshire , and a small part of Denbighshire — an area of 5,179 km², making it the largest county in Wales by land area.It is...
, one of the administrative areas of Wales. It has three area committees
Area committee
Many large local government councils in the United Kingdom have a system of area committees, with responsibility for services in a particular part of the area covered by the council....
— one for each of Brecknockshire
Brecknockshire
Brecknockshire , also known as the County of Brecknock, Breconshire, or the County of Brecon is one of thirteen historic counties of Wales, and a former administrative county.-Geography:...
, Radnorshire
Radnorshire
Radnorshire is one of thirteen historic and former administrative counties of Wales. It is represented by the Radnorshire area of Powys, which according to the 2001 census, had a population of 24,805...
and Montgomeryshire
Montgomeryshire
Montgomeryshire, also known as Maldwyn is one of thirteen historic counties and a former administrative county of Wales. Montgomeryshire is still used as a vice-county for wildlife recording...
to which the council delegates its functions. The council offices are located in Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells , colloquially known locally as "Llandod", is a town and community in Powys, within the historic boundaries of Radnorshire, mid Wales, United Kingdom. It was developed as a spa town in the 19th century, with a boom in the late 20th century as a centre of local government. Before...
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Political makeup
Elections take place every four years. The last election was 1 May 2008.http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/uklocalgov/elec2008.htmCurrent composition
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| Powys Independent Alliance Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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| The Shires Independent Group Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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| Liberal Democrats Liberal Democrats The Liberal Democrats are a social liberal political party in the United Kingdom which supports constitutional and electoral reform, progressive taxation, wealth taxation, human rights laws, cultural liberalism, banking reform and civil liberties .The party was formed in 1988 by a merger of the... |
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Historic results
| Year | Labour Labour Party (UK) The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after... |
Conservative Conservative Party (UK) The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House... |
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| 2008 United Kingdom local elections, 2008 The 2008 United Kingdom local elections were held on 1 May 2008. These elections took place in 137 English Local Authorities and all Welsh Councils.... |
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| 2004 United Kingdom local elections, 2004 The United Kingdom local elections of 2004 were held on 10 June, as part of the 2004 set of elections along with the European elections and the London mayoral and Assembly elections.-About the elections:... |
4 | 0 | 15 | 54 |
| 1999 United Kingdom local elections, 1999 Local elections took place in much of the United Kingdom on 6 May 1999. All Scottish and Welsh unitary authorities had all their seats elected. In England a third of the seats on each of the Metropolitan Boroughs were elected along with elections in many of the unitary authorities and district... |
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Electoral divisions
Powys is administered by Powys County Council and has 73 elected councillors representing 73 council wards. Brecknockshire has 24 councillors, Radnorshire has 15 and Montgomeryshire has 34.Local elections take place every 4 years. Some of these wards are coterminous with communities (parishes) of the same name. There are 112 communities
Community (Wales)
A community is a division of land in Wales that forms the lowest-tier of local government in Wales. Welsh communities are analogous to civil parishes in England....
in the principal area. Nearly all communities have a local community council.
The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. Communities with a community council
Community council
A community council is a public representative body in Great Britain.In England they may be statutory parish councils by another name, under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, or they may be non-statutory bodies...
are indicated with a '*':
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| Powys Independent Alliance Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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Beguildy |
Beguildy Beguildy is a village in mid Wales. It lies in a remote tract of countryside, on the B4355 8 miles north west of Knighton, Powys and on the road to Newtown. It lies near the headwaters of the River Teme and is 235 metres above sea level... * |
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| The Shires Independent Group Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
Berriew |
Berriew Berriew is a village in Powys, Wales, situated on the Montgomeryshire Canal and the river Rhiw near the confluence with the River Severn at... * |
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Blaen Hafren |
Llangurig Llangurig is a village in Powys, within the historic county boundaries of Montgomeryshire, mid Wales, lying on the River Wye. The population is 670.Llangurig is reputed to be the highest village in Wales at an altitude of 1000 feet... * Trefeglwys Trefeglwys is a village in north Powys, Mid Wales, within the traditional county of Montgomeryshire.The name derives from the Welsh language Tref 'township' and Eglwys 'church'. The village sits on the River Trannon... * |
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Bronllys |
Bronllys Bronllys is a village in Powys, Wales between the nearby towns Brecon and Talgarth. It has recently benefitted from a new bypass as part of the Talgarth Relief Road and Bronllys Bypass scheme.... * Erwood Erwood is a village lying along the A470 road, roughly south of Builth Wells, Powys, Wales. It is in the former county of Breconshire and the older cantref of Cantref Selyf. The Clettwr brook runs through Erwood to join the River Wye and separates the village between the parishes of Gwenddwr to... * |
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| Powys Independent Alliance Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
Builth |
Builth Wells Builth Wells is a town in the county of Powys, within the historic boundaries of Brecknockshire, mid Wales, lying at the confluence of the River Wye and the River Irfon, in the Welsh of the Wye Valley. It has a population of 2,352.... * |
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Bwlch |
Bwlch Bwlch is a small village on a col between two hills, where the present day A40 road now runs, between Brecon and Crickhowell in Powys, southern Wales... and Cathedine Cathedine Cathedine lies between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, in Wales.It is a small hamlet approximately 2 miles from Llangorse and 2 miles from Bwlch.It has a Norman castle and great views of Llangorse lake.... * |
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Caersws |
Caersws Caersws is a village and community sitting on the River Severn, at miles west of Newtown, Powys, and halfway between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury.- History & Amenities :... * Carno Carno is a village in Powys, Mid Wales. It is located on the main A470 road between Llanbrynmair & Caersws.The local railway station, on the Cambrian Line, closed as part of the Beeching closures in the 1965. An ongoing campaign started in August 2009 for its reopening, with the Welsh Assembly... * |
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Churchstoke |
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Crickhowell |
Crickhowell Crickhowell is a small town in Powys, Mid Wales.-Location:The name Crickhowell is taken from that of the nearby Iron Age hill fort of Crug Hywel above the town, the Welsh language name being anglicised by map-makers and local English-speaking people... * |
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Cwmtwrch |
Ystradgynlais Ystradgynlais is a town on the River Tawe in south west Powys; it is the second largest town in Powys, Wales. The town grew around the iron-making, coal-mining and watch-making industries.... * (part) |
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Disserth and Trecoed |
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Dolforwyn |
Abermule Abermule is a village in Powys, mid Wales, located on the River Severn. The Montgomeryshire canal runs through Abermule, the canal is very close to the river.- Amenities :... with Llandyssil* Bettws Cedewain Bettws Cedewain , also known as Bettws Cedewen, is a small village and community in Powys, Wales. It lies in a sheltered valley on the banks of the Bechan Brook, some 3 miles north of Newtown.... * |
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| Powys Independent Alliance Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
Felin-fach |
Llanddew Llanddew is a small village, about two miles from Brecon, Wales.Its manor belongs to the bishops of Saint David's, who had formerly a castellated mansion or bishops palace there, of which some ruins still remain and incorporate a double-sided vaulted well, known as Bishop Gower’s Well.Llanddew... * |
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Forden |
Forden Forden is a parish consisting of several settlements near Welshpool in Powys, Wales, historically in the county of Montgomeryshire.... * |
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Glantwymyn |
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Glasbury |
Clyro Clyro is a village in Powys, Wales with approximately 600 inhabitants . The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye, some 1.5 miles to the southeast. The nearest city is Hereford in England, some 23 miles to the east.-History:... * Glasbury Glasbury , also known as Glasbury-on-Wye, is a village in Powys, Wales which lies at an important crossing point on the River Wye, connecting the former counties of Brecknockshire and Radnorshire. The village is just outside the Brecon Beacons National Park, north of the Black Mountains. The... * Painscastle Painscastle is a castle in Powys in mid Wales and also a village which takes its name from the castle. It lies between Builth and Hay-on-Wye, approximately 3 miles from the Wales-England border today.- Early history:... * |
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Guilsfield |
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Gwernyfed |
Llanigon Llanigon is a village in Powys, Wales on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, north of the Black Mountains, Wales. The village has approximately 280 inhabitants . The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye, some 1.5 miles to the east.-History:... * |
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Hay |
Hay-on-Wye Hay-on-Wye , often described as "the town of books", is a small market town and community in Powys, Wales.-Location:The town lies on the east bank of the River Wye and is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, just north of the Black Mountains... * |
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Kerry |
Kerry, Powys Kerry is a small village in Powys, Mid Wales. The area around the village was the Welsh Commote and Lordship of Ceri, part of the region of Rhwng Gwy a Hafren, and it was originally ruled by the Princes of Maelienydd and their descendants.... * |
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Knighton |
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Llanafan-fawr |
Llanwrthwl Llanwrthwl is a village in Powys, Mid Wales. Llanwrthwl lies off the A470 road, north by road from Builth Wells and Newbridge-on-Wye and south of Rhayader. It lies on the River Wye and River Elan and the village is accessed by a bridge over the Wye... * |
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Llanbadarn Fawr |
Llanbadarn Fawr Llanbadarn Fawr is an urbanised village and community in Ceredigion, Wales. It is located on the outskirts of Aberystwyth situated next to Penparcau and Southgate. It forms the eastern part of the continually built-up area of Aberystwyth... * Penybont Penybont is a small village in Powys, Wales.- Location :It is located to the east of Crossgates, and to the north-east of Llandrindod Wells. The A44 runs east-west through the village, and the A488, which starts in Penybont, runs north to Knighton and Shrewsbury... and Llandegley* |
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Llanbrynmair |
Llanbrynmair Llanbrynmair is a village and community in Powys, Mid Wales on the A470 road between Caersws and Machynlleth. Llanbrynmair, in area, is the second largest in Powys. In 2005, it had a population of 958.-Description:... * |
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Llandinam |
Llandinam Llandinam is village in Powys, central Wales, between Newtown and Llanidloes, located on the A470.Llandinam was the family home of David Davies who was responsible for much of the development of the South Wales Valleys and the export of coal in the 19th century... * |
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Llandrindod East/Llandrindod West |
Llandrindod Wells Llandrindod Wells , colloquially known locally as "Llandod", is a town and community in Powys, within the historic boundaries of Radnorshire, mid Wales, United Kingdom. It was developed as a spa town in the 19th century, with a boom in the late 20th century as a centre of local government. Before... * (part) |
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Llandrindod North |
Llandrindod Wells Llandrindod Wells , colloquially known locally as "Llandod", is a town and community in Powys, within the historic boundaries of Radnorshire, mid Wales, United Kingdom. It was developed as a spa town in the 19th century, with a boom in the late 20th century as a centre of local government. Before... * (part) |
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Llandrindod South |
Llandrindod Wells Llandrindod Wells , colloquially known locally as "Llandod", is a town and community in Powys, within the historic boundaries of Radnorshire, mid Wales, United Kingdom. It was developed as a spa town in the 19th century, with a boom in the late 20th century as a centre of local government. Before... * (part) |
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Llandrinio |
Criggion Criggion is a village in Powys, Wales. Criggion radio station was located nearby. A branch of the now defunct Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway stopped at Criggion.- External links :**... * Llandrinio Llandrinio is a small village in Powys, mid Wales, close to the Wales-England border.Llandrinio is home to about 1,000 people spread over a reasonably large area. The village first had a large population growth by the addition of a council estate many years ago... * |
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Llandysilio |
Llandysilio Llandysilio is a village and community in the Welsh county of Powys.Its population at the 2001 Census was 962. The present parish church, dedicated to Saint Tysilio, dates from 1867 but tradition states that a church was founded here by Tysilio in the seventh century.- External links :*... * |
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Llanelwedd |
Aberedw Aberedw is a village in the Welsh county of Powys.The ruins of the medieval Aberedw Castle are nearby.It is also the site of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd's death, although it is commonly thought that this occurred in Cilmeri, where his men were finally defeated.... * Llanelwedd Llanelwedd is a village near Builth Wells, in Powys, Wales. It lies within the historic boundaries of the former county of Radnorshire.-Location and geography:... * |
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Llanfair Caereinion |
Llanfair Caereinion Llanfair Caereinion is a small town in Powys, east central Wales upon the River Banwy , around 6 miles west of Welshpool.... * |
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Llanfihangel |
Llanfihangel Llanfihangel can refer to the following places in Wales:*Llanfihangel Aberbythych, Carmarthenshire*Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, Ceredigion*Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, Carmarthenshire*Llanfihangel Crucorney, Monmouthshire... * |
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Llanfyllin |
Llanfyllin Llanfyllin is a small town in Powys, Mid Wales, United Kingdom.- Location, history and amenities :Llanfyllin's population at the date of the 2001 Census was 1,407. The town lies on the River Cain by the Berwyn Mountains in Montgomeryshire. It is known for its holy well, dedicated to Saint Myllin.... * |
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Llangattock |
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Llangors |
Llangors Llangors is a small village in southern Powys, Mid Wales, and also falls inside the Brecon Beacons National Park.... * |
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Llangunllo |
Whitton -People:* Charlotte Whitton , Canadian feminist and Mayor of Ottawa* David Whitton, Scottish politician* Donald Whitton , Canadian cellist, and teacher* Evan Whitton, Australian journalist... * |
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Llangynidr |
Llangynidr Llangynidr is a village in Powys, Wales, about west of Crickhowell and south-east of Brecon. The River Usk flows through the village as does the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal on which there are four locks.... * |
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Llanidloes |
Llanidloes Llanidloes is a town along the A470 road and B4518 road in Powys, within the historic county boundaries of Montgomeryshire , Mid Wales.It is the first town on the River Severn... * |
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Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant/Llansilin |
Llangedwyn Llangedwyn is a village in Powys, Wales at .It lies in the Tanat Valley near to the Wales/England border. It is approximately five miles from the small town of Llanfyllin and ten miles from the Shropshire market town of Oswestry. The Berwyn mountain range is nearby, as is Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall... * Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant is a village in Powys, mid Wales. Population 1,470 , Welsh-speaking 65% .The village is best known as the former parish of William Morgan, then a vicar who first translated the Bible into Welsh and later rose to become a Bishop at Llandaff Cathedral and St... * Llansilin Llansilin is a village and local government community in Powys, Wales, about 6 miles west of Oswestry. The community, which includes Llansilin village, a large rural area and the hamlets of Molfre and Rhiwlas as well as the remote parish of Llangadwaladr, had a population of 648 at the 2001... * |
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Llansanffraid |
Llanfechain Llanfechain is a small village located in northern Powys, mid-Wales, between Llanfyllin and Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. It has a population of approximately 600 people.... * |
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Llanwddyn |
Llangynog Llangynog lies at the confluence of the Afon Eirth and the Afon Tanat at the foot of the Berwyn range in Powys, Wales. Pop c.300It lies at the foot of the Milltir Cerrig mountain pass on the B4391 road, which runs between Llan Ffestiniog and Llanfyllin .It is surrounded by mountains and is a... * |
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Llanwrtyd Wells |
Llanwrtyd Wells Llanwrtyd Wells is a small town in the parish of Llanwrtyd in Powys, mid Wales, lying on the River Irfon.With a population of 601 people , it claims to be the smallest town in Britain, although Fordwich in Kent has a smaller population... * |
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Llanyre |
Llanyre Llanyre is a village in Powys, Wales. The parish had a population of 1,061 as of 2001. -Location:Llanyre is to the west of Llandrindod Wells, in the upper Wye Valley... * |
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Machynlleth |
Machynlleth Machynlleth is a market town in Powys, Wales. It is in the Dyfi Valley at the intersection of the A487 and the A489 roads.Machynlleth was the seat of Owain Glyndŵr's Welsh Parliament in 1404, and as such claims to be the "ancient capital of Wales". However, it has never held any official... * |
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Maescar/Llywel |
Llywel Llywel is a small village that gives its name to Llywel community in Powys, Wales. The main settlement in the community is Trecastle. According to the 2001 Census the population of Llywel community is 524.- Location :... * |
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Meifod |
Meifod Meifod is a small village 7 miles north-west of Welshpool in Powys, mid Wales, on the A495 road and located in the valley of the River Vyrnwy. The River Banwy has a confluence with the Vyrnwy approximately two miles to the west of the village.... * |
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Montgomery |
Montgomery, Powys The historic county town of Montgomery in Powys, Wales lies just three miles from the English border in the Welsh Marches. It is best known for its castle, Montgomery Castle, begun in 1223, and its parish church, begun in 1227. However its origins go back much further, as seen by the Celtic Iron... * |
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Nantmel |
Abbeycwmhir Abbeycwmhir or Abbey Cwmhir is a village in the valley of the Clywedog brook in Powys, Wales.- The Abbey :The village is named after Cwmhir Abbey, the Cistercian abbey built there in 1143. It was the largest Abbey in Wales but was never completed. Its fourteen bay nave was longer than Canterbury... * |
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Newtown Central |
Llanllwchaiarn Llanllwchaiarn is a village on the outskirts of Newtown in Powys, Wales.- External links :*... * (part) |
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Newtown East |
Llanllwchaiarn Llanllwchaiarn is a village on the outskirts of Newtown in Powys, Wales.- External links :*... * (part) |
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Newtown Llanllwchaiarn North |
Llanllwchaiarn Llanllwchaiarn is a village on the outskirts of Newtown in Powys, Wales.- External links :*... * (part) |
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Newtown Llanllwchaiarn West |
Llanllwchaiarn Llanllwchaiarn is a village on the outskirts of Newtown in Powys, Wales.- External links :*... * (part) |
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Newtown South |
Llanllwchaiarn Llanllwchaiarn is a village on the outskirts of Newtown in Powys, Wales.- External links :*... * (part) |
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Old Radnor |
Gladestry Gladestry is a small village and community in Powys, Mid Wales, close to the border with England at the end of the Hergest Ridge.In the 2001 census the population of the community was 419.- Amenities :... * New Radnor New Radnor is a village in Powys, mid Wales. It was the original county town of Radnorshire. The population today is around 400, a higher than normal proportion of which are pensioners... * Old Radnor Old Radnor is a tiny town in Radnorshire , Wales.-Notes:... |
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Presteigne |
Presteigne Presteigne is a town and community in Powys, Wales. It was the county town of the historic county of Radnorshire, and is in the Diocese of Hereford... * |
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Rhayader |
Rhayader Rhayader is a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales. It has a population of 2,075, and is the first town on the banks of the River Wye, from its source on the Plynlimon range of the Cambrian Mountains.... * |
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Rhiwcynon |
Aberhafesp Aberhafesp is a small village in Powys, Wales.It is situated about five miles west of Newtown on the B4568 close to the River Severn.- External links :*... * Tregynon Tregynon is a small village and community in Powys, Wales. It rests on the B4389 road which runs from Bettws Cedewain to New Mills. The country house Gregynog is nearby.... * |
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St David Within |
Brecon Brecon is a long-established market town and community in southern Powys, Mid Wales, with a population of 7,901. It was the county town of the historic county of Brecknockshire; although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of Powys, it remains an important local centre... * (part) |
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St John |
Brecon Brecon is a long-established market town and community in southern Powys, Mid Wales, with a population of 7,901. It was the county town of the historic county of Brecknockshire; although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of Powys, it remains an important local centre... * (part) |
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St Mary |
Brecon Brecon is a long-established market town and community in southern Powys, Mid Wales, with a population of 7,901. It was the county town of the historic county of Brecknockshire; although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of Powys, it remains an important local centre... * (part) |
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Talgarth |
Talgarth Talgarth is a small market town and community in southern Powys , Mid Wales, with a population of 1,645. Notable buildings in the town include its 14th-century parish church and 13th century Pele Tower, located in the town centre, now home to the Tourist Information and Resource Centre... * |
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Talybont-on-Usk |
Llanfrynach Llanfrynach is a village and community in the county of Powys, Wales. It lies just to the southeast of Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The village sits astride the Nant Menasgin, a right bank tributary of the River Usk. The B4558 passes just to its north and the Monmouthshire and... * Talybont-on-Usk Talybont-on-Usk is a village and community in Powys, Wales. It lies on both the River Usk and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, and in 2003 won the title of 'Powys Village of the Year'... * |
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Tawe Uchaf |
Tawe Uchaf Tawe Uchaf is a community in the Brecknockshire district of Powys, Wales. Situated north-east of Ystradgynlais in the upper valley of the River Tawe , it includes the villages of Caehopkin, Coelbren, Glyntawe, Pen-y-cae, and Ynyswen... * Ystradfellte Ystradfellte is a small village in Powys, Wales, in the Fforest Fawr area of the Brecon Beacons National Park.Because of the geography and topography of the area the village of Ystradfellte is not visible from the nearest main road, the A4059 Hirwaun to A470 stretch.Ystradfellte comes under... * |
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Trewern |
Trewern .Trewern is a small village in Powys, Mid Wales.- Location :It is situated on the A458 road, between the towns of Shrewsbury and Welshpool.- Attractions & amenities :... * |
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Welshpool Castle |
Welshpool Welshpool is a town in Powys, Wales, or ancient county Montgomeryshire, from the Wales-England border. The town is low-lying on the River Severn; the Welsh language name Y Trallwng literally meaning 'the marshy or sinking land'... * (part) |
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Welshpool Gungrog |
Welshpool Welshpool is a town in Powys, Wales, or ancient county Montgomeryshire, from the Wales-England border. The town is low-lying on the River Severn; the Welsh language name Y Trallwng literally meaning 'the marshy or sinking land'... * (part) |
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| The Shires Independent Group Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
Welshpool Llanerchyddol |
Welshpool Welshpool is a town in Powys, Wales, or ancient county Montgomeryshire, from the Wales-England border. The town is low-lying on the River Severn; the Welsh language name Y Trallwng literally meaning 'the marshy or sinking land'... * (part) |
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Ynyscedwyn |
Ystradgynlais Ystradgynlais is a town on the River Tawe in south west Powys; it is the second largest town in Powys, Wales. The town grew around the iron-making, coal-mining and watch-making industries.... * (part) |
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| Powys Independent Alliance Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
Yscir |
Merthyr Cynog Merthyr Cynog is a hamlet and a community in the county of Powys in mid Wales.The Welsh name signifies the 'shrine of Cynog'. The church, a place of pilgrimage, is dedicated to Saint Cynog, a son of Brychan Brycheiniog... * |
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Ystradgynlais |
Ystradgynlais Ystradgynlais is a town on the River Tawe in south west Powys; it is the second largest town in Powys, Wales. The town grew around the iron-making, coal-mining and watch-making industries.... * (part) |