Llanymynech

Llanymynech is a village in Shropshire, England and Powys, Wales. It is in the civil parish of Llanymynech and Pant, next to the River Vyrnwy.

Llanymynech
The Montgomery Canal passing through Llanymynech, Shropshire, England
The Montgomery Canal passing through Llanymynech
Population 1,675 (2011)
OS grid reference SJ266209
Civil parish Llanymynech and Pant
Unitary authority Shropshire
Ceremonial county Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town LLANYMYNECH
Postcode district SY22
Dialling code 01691
Police West Mercia
Fire Shropshire
Ambulance West Midlands
EU Parliament West Midlands
UK Parliament North Shropshire
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It is located 17.4 miles north-west of Shrewsbury, Shropshire's county town and 9 miles (14 km) north of the Welsh town of Welshpool. It straddles the Welsh border. Some parts of the village, such as the golf course, are located in Wales. Two of the village's three pubs are entirely in England and the third is entirely in Wales.

The village's name is "Church of the Monks" in Welsh.

Shortly to the north of the village is the village of Pant. Further north is the market town of Oswestry.

The village has an amateur football club, Llanymynech FC.

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