Llanfair Caereinion
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Llanfair Caereinion | |
Llanfair Caereinion shown within Powys
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Population | 1,810 (2011)[1] |
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OS grid reference | SJ105065 |
Principal area | Powys |
Ceremonial county | Powys |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WELSHPOOL |
Postcode district | SY21 |
Dialling code | 01938 |
Police | Dyfed-Powys |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
EU Parliament | Wales |
UK Parliament | Montgomeryshire |
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Llanfair Caereinion is a small town in Powys, Wales upon the River Banwy (also known as the River Einion), around 8 miles west of Welshpool.
In 2011 the ward had a population of 1,810. The town is built upon the site of an old Roman fort. Llanfair is most famous for being a terminus of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. The site of the Battle of Maes Moydog is nearby.
About 6 miles (9.7 km) to the west of Llanfair is the Foel Studio, a recording studio the clients of which have included Hawkwind, My Bloody Valentine, Van der Graaf Generator, Sparks and many more.[2]
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