Historic churches Β· Mid Wales
Heartsease, Knighton
In or near Leintwardine.
Heartsease is a small settlement or hamlet in Powys, Wales. It is close to the border with England and lies near the junction of the two counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire. Historically, it was
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 minβ1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bucknell Β· 3.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Heartsease in Knighton, you can take a train to Bucknell station, which is 3.2 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is LD7 1LT, and entry to the church is free.
About
Heartsease is a small settlement or hamlet in Powys, Wales. It is close to the border with England and lies near the junction of the two counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire. Historically, it was part of the ancient cantref of Maelienydd in the Kingdom of Powys, and later the parish of Stanage. For historical population figures see Powys History Project. The hamlet lies on the A4113 road between Knighton and Ludlow and is a few hundred metres from the River Teme (Welsh: Afon Tefeidiad). A romantic legend attributes the name to a comment made by Owain GlyndΕ΅r whose heart was set at ease when he glimpsed Wales upon returning from England. Heartsease Farm is the home of Radnor Hills, a business bottling local spring water.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Heartsease is a small settlement or hamlet in Powys, Wales. It is close to the border with England and lies near the junction of the two counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire. Historically, it was part of the ancient cantref of Maelienydd in the Kingdom of Powys, and later the parish of Stanage. For historical population figures see Powys History Project. The hamlet lies on the A4113 road between Knighton and Ludlow and is a few hundred metres from the River Teme (Welsh: Afon Tefeidiad). A romantic legend attributes the name to a comment made by Owain GlyndΕ΅r whose heart was set at ease when he glimpsed Wales upon returning from England. Heartsease Farm is the home of Radnor Hills, a business bottling local spring water.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.3462, -2.9904
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Knighton
- Postcode
- LD7 1LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Bucknell β 3.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Heartsease, Knighton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heartsease, Knighton?
- Heartsease, Knighton is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD7 1LT), in the parish of Knighton.
- What is Heartsease, Knighton?
- Heartsease is a small settlement or hamlet in Powys, Wales. It is close to the border with England and lies near the junction of the two counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire. Historically, it was
- How do I get to Heartsease, Knighton?
- The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD7 1LT.
- Is Heartsease, Knighton a protected site?
- Yes β Heartsease, Knighton is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Heartsease, Knighton free to visit?
- Yes, Heartsease, Knighton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heartsease, Knighton?
- The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD7 1LT.