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Caersws

Caersws
Caersws lies in the heart of the Severn Valley, only a few miles from Newtown in Powys. Its foundations date back to Roman times and despite its small population, Caersws is one of the few villages which can boast its own team in the Welsh Premier football league. Find out more about the place by clicking on the links below.

  • Quoits International 2007...


  • Pen Portrait

    Delma Thomas has lived in Caersws since the sixties. Read her take on village life.

    In Pictures

    Take a sightseeing tour around the village by clicking through our selection of photos.

    History in Brief

    Delma Thomas gives a brief introduction to the history of Caersws.

    Quoits International 2007

    The international returned to Caersws after twenty years

    Trotting Races

    Caersws has been hosting trotting races since 1978 and attracts around 3,000 to its annual meeting.

    Web Guide

    Take a look at some of the other websites covering the Caersws area.

    David's Dunkirk

    David Lewis from Caersws was part of the British Expeditionary Force which landed at Dunkirk.

    Local Towns

    Check out our guide to the nearby towns of Newtown and Llanidloes.

    Caersws FC

    Caersws has had its own team in the Welsh Premier league since 1990.

    Rivers and Wells

    Delma Thomas provides information about Caersws' watery features.

    Quoits

    Caersws has a long tradition of playing the ancient game of quoits.

    Premier league football

    Follow Caersws in the premier league

    have your say

    If you live in Caersws, or if you know the place well, get in touch and tell us what you think should be in this guide.

    What about the history of the town? If you know about Caersws, send us your memories or old photos and we'll add them to this section. To contact us, please send us an email to wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.


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