Gladestry
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| Gladestry Welsh: Llanfair Llythynwg | |
| Radnorshire | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SO2252254548 |
| Location: | 52°10’60"N, 3°7’60"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 419 |
| Post town: | Kington |
| Postcode: | HR5 |
| Dialling code: | 01544 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Powys |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Brecon & Radnorshire |
Gladestry is a small village and parish in eastern Radnorshire, close to the border with Herefordshire at the end of the Hergest Ridge.
The village is part of a thriving farming and agricultural community, and a local quarry. The village comprises a parish church, the Royal Oak pub, a primary school which educates around 50-60 children and a village hall. In the 2001 census the population of the community was 419.[1]
Offa's Dyke Path passes through the village and there are various footpaths and bridleways for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
The Grade II* listed 17th century manor house Baynham Hall is located in the hamlet of Michaelchurch-On-Arrow.[2]
References
- ↑ ONS 2001 census Neighbourhood Statistics
- ↑ "Baynham Hall, Michaelchurch-On-Arrow, Gladestry". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-8783-baynham-hall-michaelchurch-on-arrow-glades. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
External links
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Gladestry and surrounding area
- http://www.gladestry.org.uk/nfHome.asp
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