llandrinio Church of St Trinio, St For the tourist or those with leisure time, there is plenty to do in the area. There is a local shooting school and Grantley Court Peter and St Paul, fishing is available on the Rivers Severn and Vyrnwy and the area provides excellent walks. Rodney's Pillar Llandrinio is nearby and the long distance paths of Offas Dyke and the Severn Way pass through the area, as well as Caravan & a network of local footpaths. The area is noted for the variety of wildlife. Camping Club Arddleen visitors may take their refreshments at the local public house, or stroll along the banks of the Montgomeryshire Canal, taking a diversion around the Certificated Site Wern Nature Reserve and the newly restored Burgedin Locks at the same time. The canal is the subject of an ambitious restoration plan – You can see Llandrinio progress as you walk from Llanymynech to Measbury. Centuries ago fairs were held on the banks of the River Severn. Sites indicating Roman occupation exist in Ardleen and Llandrinio near to Crabtree Corner(battlefield) and to the rear of Llandrinio Church(fort). The church was supposedly founded by St Trinio in the 6thC. It is clear that the present large churchyard is part The Bridge at Llandrinio was built in 1775 & was one of an earlier, larger sanctuary though its bounds have of the earliest bridges built across the Severn. not been traced. The possibility that it was a clas foundation should not be overlooked. Llandrinio appears in both the Norwich Taxation of 1254 as 'Ecca de Llantneio' at a value of œ2, with dependent chapelries at Llandysilio, Guilsfield and Welshpool; and in the Lincoln Taxation of 1291 as 'Ecclia de Landrineaw' at œ9. In the 14thC, King Edward II granted the village a three- day fair on the feast of St Peter and Paul and from that time the church became known as St Trinio, St Peter and St Paul. An idyllic 5 van A gallery and porch were added in 1729, and it was possibly at this time that the rood loft was removed. caravan site on the The present belfry was built in 1829, when the gallery Powys Shropshire was enlarged and pews replaced open benches. The south side was reslated with Llangynog slates in 1849 and the present square-headed foliated windows date GRANTLEY COURT border to 1859. CARAVAN SITE Further restoration and decoration took place in 1920s, with more work in 1978-9, when the interior was Llandrinio replastered and the outside of the church repaired. Tel: 01691 831937 Llanymynech [email protected] SY22 6SG http://www.grantleycourt.co.uk Phone: 01691 831937 [email protected] http://www.grantleycourt.co.uk Directions Grantley Court Grantley Court Within a short walking distance is the Punch Bowl pub, it serves good food & always has guest beers. A bit further up the road & 1 mile Grantley Court is a beautiful house & 5 van Caravan Site from Grantley is the local Garage with a Post in the Powys Village of Llandrinio. Close to Oswestry, Office, mini supermarket & bottled gas supplies. Welshpool & Shrewsbury. From Oswestry: Take the A483 towards Welshpool. At The site enjoys a splendid scenic situation in- It has a Camping & Caravan Club Certificated Site the village of Four Crosses turn left onto the B4393 between Shrewsbury, Welshpool & Oswestry. licence for 5 caravans in the secluded rear paddock. You signposted to Llandrinio. End of road Turn left, still Just a short distance from the caravan site is will be delighted to hear that the field is nice & level. B4393. Site entrance on the left 1/2 mile past the the River Severn, Criggion and Rodney's Pillar. Punch Bowl pub. The Paddock is 1 1/2 acres in size with the grass always It really is an ideal spot for those who enjoy kept neat & surrounded by hedges. The entrance to the From Welshpool: Take the A483 towards Oswestry. some peace and tranquillity. property is off the B4393, over a gravel drive & then into Llandrinio is signposted to the right on the B4393. the field at the rear. Access is easy. Walkers will discover short rambles locally and Enter the village of Llandrinio. Site entrance on the left longer excursions in the surrounding hills and 1/2 mile past the Punch Bowl pub. valleys. From Shrewsbury: Take the A458 towards Welshpool. There is plenty to see and do in the area – you At the village of Ford Turn right onto the B4393 could easily spend a day exploring Powis signposted Alberbury, Crewgreen & Lake Vyrnwy. Castle, or taking a ride on the Welshpool & After passing through Crewgreen you will come to a Llanfair Steam Railway. Or perhaps you might bridge with traffic lights over the River Severn. Site take a look at Lake Vyrnwy, or visit one of the entrance is 1/2 mile on the right. excellent local garden centres if that is more your style. .