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Presteigne, Radnorshire

Presteigne is the county town of Radnorshire. The name "Presteigne" is from Old English; preosta tun meaning "priests' town". The Welsh name is Llanandras ("St Andrew's church"). The church is indeed dedicated to St Andrew. The town is within the council area of Powys.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Llanandras
Historic County: Radnorshire
Lat, Long: 52.273371,-3.006471
Grid Reference: SO 3142 6439
Community (Civil Parish): Presteigne C
Council Area: Powys CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 26987
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Presteigne,_Radnorshire_26987

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