Kinsley woodSt Edwards churchLooking up the NarrowsTeme ValleyThe Flower Shop, Broad StreetOffa's Dyke CentreView from Llanshay Lane

WELCOME TO KNIGHTON (Tref-y-clawdd)

The town on the Dyke

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Welcome to Knighton Town Council Web Site

The Welsh name for Knighton is Tref-y-Clawdd which means "Town on the Dyke" and it is the only Town that stands right on Offa's Dyke. Knighton is the home of the Offa's Dyke Centre and is the natural base from which to explore The Dyke.

The Dyke was built toward the end of the 8th Century by King Offa to separate the kingdoms of Mercia from Wales. It ran for 149 miles from Chepstow to Prestatyn and some 80 miles of The Dyke is still traceable today.

Knighton is steeped in history with sloping winding streets and half timbered houses,the older part of the Town has a grid of streets reminiscent of an Edwardian plantation.

Knighton is easily reached by road or rail with the Heart of Wales Line running through the Town and linking Swansea with Shrewsbury.

Knighton is an area of truly outstanding natural beauty and is a good place to stay whether you are striding the length of Offa's Dyke or exploring the surrounding area.

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