Historic churches · Mid Wales
Welshpool
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Welshpool — a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Welshpool is a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Powysland Museum, located in Welshpool, showcases the archaeology and social history of Montgomeryshire. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight local trades, historical events, and archaeological finds from various periods.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Welshpool is a church located in Mid Wales. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region.
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Background
History
St Cynfelin is reputed to be the founder of two churches in the town, St Mary's and St Cynfelin's, during the Age of the Saints in the 5th and 6th centuries. The parish of Welshpool roughly coincides with the medieval commote of Ystrad Marchell in the cantref of Ystlyg in the Kingdom of Powys. The Long Mountain, which plays as a backdrop to most of Welshpool, once served as the ultimate grounds for defence for fortresses in the times when the town was just a swampy marsh. Welshpool served briefly as the capital of Powys Wenwynwyn or South Powys after its prince was forced to flee the traditional Welsh royal site at Mathrafal in 1212, by the prince of Gwynedd; assistance from the English…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6597, -3.1473
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Welshpool
- Postcode
- SY21 7LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- 01938 553001
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday 09:30 – 18:00; Tuesday 09:30 – 17:00; Wednesday 09:30 – 13:00; Friday 09:30 – 17:00; Saturday 09:30 – 13:00; closed Thursday and Sunday
Sources
- wikipedia: Welshpool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welshpool?
- Welshpool is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 7LH), in the parish of Welshpool.
- What is Welshpool?
- Welshpool — a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Welshpool?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 7LH.
- Is Welshpool a protected site?
- Yes — Welshpool is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Welshpool free to visit?
- Yes, Welshpool is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welshpool?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 7LH.