Difference between revisions of "Montgomeryshire"
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Inland county in Mid Wales. | Inland county in Mid Wales. | ||
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'''Industry:''' Agriculture, slate mining, woollen and flannel goods | '''Industry:''' Agriculture, slate mining, woollen and flannel goods | ||
| − | The area is almost wholly mountainous, although there are some fertile valleys in the east. | + | The area is almost wholly mountainous, although there are some fertile valleys in the east. |
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| + | The highest point is Cadair Berwyn. | ||
| + | Its main rivers are the River Severn and the River Dyfi. | ||
| + | Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir supplying Liverpool. | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 22 May 2007
Inland county in Mid Wales.
Towns: Montgomery Newtown Welshpool
Industry: Agriculture, slate mining, woollen and flannel goods
The area is almost wholly mountainous, although there are some fertile valleys in the east.
The highest point is Cadair Berwyn.
Its main rivers are the River Severn and the River Dyfi.
Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir supplying Liverpool.
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11 Penrallt Street,
Machynlleth,
SY20 8AG.
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The Park,
Newtown,
SY16 2NZ
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Neuadd Maldwyn,
Severn Road,
Welshpool,
Powys.
SY21 7AS
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