Trefonen
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.834, -3.102 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SJ 25 26 |
| Population: | 777 |
| Dialling code: | 01691 (Oswestry) |
Trefonen is a small village in Shropshire, England, sitting on the rolling farmland close to the border with Wales. It occupies a pleasant spot below the Long Mountain with nearby traces of Offa's Dyke, so the landscape feels distinctly rural and historic with good views across the border country.
Locally the village has a strong, community-focused feel with village-hall activities, seasonal events and small local enterprises; farming still shapes the economy while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Oswestry. The community’s roots and Welsh connections are evident in place names and traditions, giving Trefonen a distinct borderland character.
Postcode districts covering Trefonen
Most populated places nearby
- Shrewsbury 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Wrexham 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Buckley 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Oswestry 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Oswestry Rural 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Brymbo 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Newtown 24 miles38.6 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Mold 23.1 miles37.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Oswestry Rural Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- St. Oswald Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Morda Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Llanyblodwel Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Oswestry South Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Oswestry Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Oswestry West Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pant Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Oswestry East Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Llanymynech and Pant Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Llanymynech Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Carreghofa Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Trefonen
SY10 9DW, SY10 9DG, SY10 9FB, SY10 9DY, SY10 9DX, SY10 9DH, SY10 9DJ, SY10 9DZ, SY10 9BT … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 36.1 miles58 km
- Manchester Airport 49.7 miles80 km
- Llynclys South Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Gobowen Railway Station 4.9 miles8 km
Hotels near Trefonen Ad
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry, Shropshire 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Pen-Y-Dyffryn Country Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- The Mulberry Inn 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Lion Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Ye Old Boote Inn 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Glyn Valley Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Moreton Park Lodge 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Lion Quays Hotel & Spa 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Old New Inn, Llanfyllin 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Gales of Llangollen 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Trefonen
- Trefonen C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Osbaston Wood Forest 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Aston Hall Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Park Hall Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Whattal Castle Historic site 11 miles17.6 km
- Welshpool Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Berwyn Mountains 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Powis Castle Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Erddig Country house 13.9 miles22.4 km