Llanymynech and Pant
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.792, -3.072 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 27 22 |
| Population: | 887 |
| Dialling code: | 01691 (Oswestry) |
The parish centred on Llanymynech and Pant sits on the England–Wales border in north‑eastern Shropshire, with parts of the village spilling across into Powys. Dominated by Llanymynech Hill, famous for its old limestone quarries and dramatic lime kilns, the area offers good walking, exposed rock faces and wide views; nearby prehistoric earthworks and the line of Offa's Dyke attest to long‑running human activity in the landscape.
Historically the local economy revolved around limestone extraction and lime‑burning, and those industrial remains now form a focus for heritage and nature conservation. Today the parish is largely rural, with small businesses, pubs and commuters, and retains a mixed English–Welsh cultural flavour reflected in community life, place names and local events in England and across the border.
Postcode districts covering Llanymynech and Pant
Most populated places nearby
- Shrewsbury 14 miles
- Wrexham 18.3 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 15.1 miles
- Wellington 24 miles
- Oswestry 4.5 miles
- Oswestry Rural 3 miles
- Brymbo 19.6 miles
- Newtown 21.9 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 21.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pant Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Llanymynech Built-up area 1 mile
- Carreghofa Parish 1.5 miles
- Llanyblodwel Parish 1.9 miles
- Llandysilio Parish 2 miles
- St. Oswald Ward 2.2 miles
- Four Crosses Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Oswestry Rural Parish 3 miles
- Trefonen Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Morda Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Kinnerley Parish 3.5 miles
- Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain Built-up area 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Llanymynech and Pant
SY10 9RA, SY10 9QR, SY10 9QP, SY10 8LE, SY10 9QU, SY10 8JU, SY10 9QW, SY10 9QZ, SY22 6ED … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 38.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 51 miles
- Llynclys South Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Gobowen Railway Station 7.2 miles
Hotels near Llanymynech and Pant Ad
- Sweeney Hall Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Penyvoel Hall 3 0.9 miles
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry 4 4.7 miles
- Lion Quays Hotel & Spa 4 4.3 miles
- Sebastians 4.8 miles
- Premier Inn Oswestry 3 4.3 miles
- Travelodge Oswestry 3 4.4 miles
- Rowton Castle 8.5 miles
- Cain Valley Hotel 3 8.6 miles
- Moreton Park Hotel 3 9.7 miles
Schools in Llanymynech and Pant
- Bryn Offa C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Osbaston Wood Forest 2 miles
- Aston Hall Estate 4.2 miles
- Park Hall Stadium 6.1 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 9.8 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 10.6 miles
- Whattal Castle Historic site 10.9 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 12.4 miles
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 14 miles
- Berwyn Mountains 14.7 miles
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 15.2 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles