Montgomery, Powys
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| Montgomery | ||
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| Statistics | ||
| Population: | 1,256 (2001 census[1]) | |
| Ordnance Survey | ||
| OS grid reference: | Maps for SO225965 | |
| Administration | ||
| Principal area: | Powys | |
| Constituent country: | Wales | |
| Sovereign state: | United Kingdom | |
| Other | ||
| Police force: | Dyfed-Powys Police | |
| Ceremonial county: | Powys | |
| Historic county: | Montgomeryshire | |
| Post office and telephone | ||
| Post town: | MONTGOMERY | |
| Postal district: | SY15 | |
| Dialling code: | +44-1686 | |
| Politics | ||
| UK Parliament: | Montgomeryshire | |
| European Parliament: | Wales | |
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Montgomery (Welsh: Trefaldwyn) is the county town of Montgomeryshire, lying in Powys, Wales. It is known for the remains of its castle, begun in 1233 by Henry III of England, and for its well-preserved section of Offa's Dyke.
Attractions in the town include Montgomery Castle, The Old Bell museum, and near by, the Montgomery Canal and the Offa's Dyke Path. The town is only about 2 miles west of the present-day border with England.
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