Knighton, Powys

town in Powys, Wales and Shropshire, England

Knighton (Welsh: Tref-y-clawdd) is a small market town and community in the county of Powys, Wales that straddles the England–Wales border. It is in the historic county of Radnorshire.

Knighton
High Street, Knighton
Knighton High Street
Map of Powys, with a red dot showing the position of Knighton
Map of Powys, with a red dot showing the position of Knighton
Knighton
Location within Powys
Population3,172 (2011 census)
OS grid referenceSO285725
Principal area
Ceremonial county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townKNIGHTON
Postcode districtLD7
Dialling code01547
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
Wales
Powys
52°20′24″N 3°02′49″W / 52.34°N 3.047°W / 52.34; -3.047

Part of the town, including Knighton railway station, is in Shropshire, England.

At the 2011 census, the town had a population of 3,172 people; 3,007 of which lived in Powys and 140 in Shropshire.

On the last Saturday in August, the town holds an annual Carnival and Show, which attracts visitors from all around the world. Its two parades, one at midday and another around 8 pm, consist of various themed carnival floats with people in fancy dress. The show takes place at the town's showground at Bryn-y-Castell, which is also home to Knighton Town Football Club, Knighton Cricket Club and Knighton Hockey Club.

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