List of places in Powys
Encyclopedia
This is a list of town
s and village
s in the principal area
of Powys
, Wales
. See the list of places in Wales for places in other principal areas.
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
s and village
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
s in the principal area
Subdivisions of Wales
For local government purposes, Wales is divided into 22 single-tier principal areas, which are responsible for the provision of all local government services, including education, social work, environment and roads services...
of 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...
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. See the list of places in Wales for places in other principal areas.
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- BerriewBerriewBerriew is a village in Powys, Wales, situated on the Montgomeryshire Canal and the river Rhiw near the confluence with the River Severn at...
- Bettws CedewainBettws CedewainBettws 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....
- Bont DolgadfanBont DolgadfanBont Dolgadfan is a small village off the B4518 road in Powys, Wales.There are two major estates in Bont Dolgadfan, Dolgadfan itself and Plas Llywn Owen. The area has in the past been used for hunting game....
- BoughroodBoughroodBoughrood is a village in Powys, Wales.Historically in Radnorshire, the village is situated near the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye and Builth Wells....
- BreconBreconBrecon 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...
- Builth WellsBuilth WellsBuilth 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....
- BwlchBwlchBwlch 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...
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- CaerswsCaerswsCaersws is a village and community sitting on the River Severn, at miles west of Newtown, Powys, and halfway between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury.- History & Amenities :...
- Capel-y-ffinCapel-y-ffinCapel-y-ffin is a hamlet near the English-Welsh border in Powys, Wales, in the Black Mountains within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye, some to the north-west.-The Chapel:...
- CarnoCarnoCarno 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...
- CilmeryCilmeryCilmeri is a village in Powys, mid-Wales two and a half miles west of Builth Wells on the A483 to Llandovery...
- ClyroClyroClyro 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:...
- Commins CochCommins CochCommins Coch is a small village on the A470 in the county of Powys in Wales.Commins Coch is notable for the narrow bridge set at right angles that crosses the Mid Wales Railway line...
- CrickhowellCrickhowellCrickhowell 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...
- CrossgatesCrossgates, PowysCrossgates is a village in Powys, Wales with an approximate population of 400. It is located three miles northeast of Llandrindod Wells and eight miles southeast of Rhayader, at the point where the A483 and A44 roads intersect. It is notable as the site of a busy service station.-Facilities:The...
- CwmduCwmdu, PowysCwmdu is a small village situated in the heart of the Black Mountains in Powys, Wales. Its name is derived from the Welsh language "Cwm Ddu", which means 'Black Valley'. It is located on the A479 Talgarth to Tretower road.- Amenities :...
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- Four Crosses, Llanfair Caereinion
- Four CrossesFour Crosses, PowysFour Crosses is a village located in the County of Powys in Wales, close to the border with Shropshire. It is in the community of Llandysilio.The village is home to over 900 persons....
near Oswestry - Fron, Llandrindod Wells
- Fron, Montgomery
- Fron, Welshpool
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- Little London
- LlanLlanLlan is a village in Powys, Mid Wales, located on the B4518 road to Llanidloes, from Llanbrynmair.The parish church of St Mary is located here. This area was the original centre of Llanbrynmair up to the early to mid 19th century...
- LlanbrynmairLlanbrynmairLlanbrynmair 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:...
- LlandinamLlandinamLlandinam 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...
- Llandrindod WellsLlandrindod WellsLlandrindod 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...
- Llanfair CaereinionLlanfair CaereinionLlanfair Caereinion is a small town in Powys, east central Wales upon the River Banwy , around 6 miles west of Welshpool....
- LlanfechainLlanfechainLlanfechain is a small village located in northern Powys, mid-Wales, between Llanfyllin and Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. It has a population of approximately 600 people....
- LlanfyllinLlanfyllinLlanfyllin 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....
- Llangammarch WellsLlangammarch WellsLlangammarch Wells is a village in the parish of Llangammarch in Powys, within the historic boundaries of Brecknockshire, mid Wales, lying on the River Irfon....
- LlangurigLlangurigLlangurig 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...
- LlanidloesLlanidloesLlanidloes 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...
- LlanigonLlanigonLlanigon 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:...
- Llanrhaeadr-ym-MochnantLlanrhaeadr-ym-MochnantLlanrhaeadr-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...
- Llansantffraid-ym-MechainLlansantffraid-ym-MechainLlansantffraid-ym-Mechain is a village and community in Powys, Mid-Wales, close to the border with Shropshire, about south west of Oswestry....
- Llanwrtyd WellsLlanwrtyd WellsLlanwrtyd 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...
- LlanymynechLlanymynechLlanymynech is a village straddling the border between Montgomeryshire/Powys, Wales and Shropshire, England about 9 miles north of the Welsh town of Welshpool. The name is Welsh for "Church of the Monks"....
- LlowesLlowesLlowes is a small village in Powys, Wales. The village has approximately 110 inhabitants . The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye, some 3 miles to the south-east.-St. Meilig and St. Meilig's Cross:...
- LlyswenLlyswenLlyswen is a small village in Powys, Wales on the west bank of the River Wye. It was formerly within the county of Brecknockshire and now forms part of the Community of Bronllys...
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- MachynllethMachynllethMachynlleth 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...
- Manafon
- Middletown
- Milford
- MontgomeryMontgomery, PowysThe 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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- Newbridge-on-WyeNewbridge-on-WyeNewbridge-on-Wye is a small village in Powys, Wales. It lies, as its name suggests, on the River Wye, just downstream from the market town of Rhayader.- Location :...
- New Mills
- New RadnorNew RadnorNew 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...
- Newtown
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- PandyPandy, PowysPandy is a small village in Powys, Mid Wales located off the main A470 road near Llanbrynmair....
- PenegoesPenegoesPenegoes is a village in the Welsh principal area of Powys located on the A489 road between Cemmaes Road and Machynlleth....
- Pennant Melangell
- Penpont
- Penstrowed
- PenybontPenybontPenybont 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...
- PiptonPiptonPipton is a small settlement and former civil parish in Powys, Wales on the Afon Llynfi near its confluence with the River Wye. It was formerly in the county of Brecknockshire and is now part of the Community of Bronllys...
- PontdolgochPontdolgochPontdolgoch is a very small village in Powys, Wales.Pontdolgoch is located within the valley of the River Carno, some two miles northwest of Caersws, on the A470 road where, as its name suggests, the A470 bridges the river....
- PresteignePresteignePresteigne 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...