What is Knighton, Powys?
{{Infobox UK place | official_name = Knighton | welsh_name = Tref-y-clawdd | country = Wales | static_image_name = File:High_Street,_Knighton_-_geograph.org.uk_-_591461.jpg | static_image_caption = Knighton High Street | static_image_alt = High Street, Knighton | population = 3,172 | population_ref = {{small|(2011 census)}} | os_grid_reference = SO285725 | map_alt = Map of Powys, with a red dot showing the position of Knighton | coordinates = {{coord|52.34|-3.047|display=inline,title}} | label_position = left | post_town = KNIGHTON | postcode_area = LD | postcode_district = LD7 | dial_code = 01547 | constituency_westminster = [[Brecon & Radnorshire (UK Parliament constituency)|Brecon & Radnorshire]] | london_distance = | unitary_wales = [[Powys]] | lieutenancy_wales = [[Powys]] }} '''Knighton''' ([[Welsh language|Welsh]]: '''Tref-y-clawdd''') is a small [[market town]] and community in the county of [[Powys]], [[Wales]] that straddles the England–Wales border. It is in the historic county of [[Radnorshire]]. Part of the town, including [[Knighton railway station]], is in [[Shropshire]], [[England]]. At the 2011 census, the town had a population of 3,172 people; 3,007 of which lived in [[Powys]] and 140 in [[Shropshire]]. On the last [[Saturday]] in [[August]], the town holds an annual [[Carnival]] and Show, which attracts visitors from all around the world. Its two parades, one at midday and another around 8 pm, consist of various themed carnival floats with people in fancy dress. The show takes place at the town's showground at Bryn-y-Castell, which is also home to [[Knighton Town F.C.|Knighton Town Football Club]], Knighton [[Cricket]] Club and Knighton [[Hockey]] Club. ==Twinning== *{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Varades]], [[France]] (Since 2009) ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Knighton_sign.JPG|Road sign upon entrance into Knighton File:Teme.JPG|The [[River Teme]] File:Knighton_-_street.jpg|Knighton Clock Tower File:Brookside Square, Knighton, Powys - geograph.org.uk - 3190085.jpg|Brookside Square </gallery> [[Categ