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Gladestry (Welsh : Llanfair Llythynwg) is a small village and community in Radnorshire, Powys, mid-Wales, close to the border with England at the end of the Hergest Ridge and south of the large moorland area of Radnor Forest. People living in Gladestry rely on the nearby town of Kington, Herefordshire, for shops, employment, and public services.

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Radnor Forest from the south

Local employment is provided mainly by agriculture community, and a local quarry. The village includes a parish church, St Mary's, a Grade I listed building, [1] a 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, [2] reducing slightly to 412 at the 2011 Census. [3] The community includes Newchurch and Michaelchurch-on-Arrow, where another church, St Michael's is also a Grade I listed building. [4]

Offa's Dyke

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. [5] [6]

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References

  1. Cadw. "Church of St Mary (Grade I) (8774)". National Historic Assets of Wales . Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ONS 2001 census Neighbourhood Statistics
  3. "Community population 2011" . Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  4. Cadw. "Church of St Michael (Grade I) (8782)". National Historic Assets of Wales . Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  5. Cadw. "Baynham Hall (Grade II*) (8783)". National Historic Assets of Wales . Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  6. "Baynham Hall, Michaelchurch-On-Arrow, Gladestry". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 16 February 2013.

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