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Presteigne

Presteigne town centre. Photo by Mike Simpson from Presteigne
The ancient town of Presteigne stands right on the border - cross the River Lugg and you're in England. With a population of 2,500, it's home to an award-winning museum, an annual music festival and a host of historic buildings. Click on the links below to find out more or get in touch to add your news or views about the town.

History

From Domesday to present day, read Keith Parker's potted history of Presteigne

The Warden

Jim Bell's memories and his work at The Warden and The Curlew Centre

Davena Hooson

Check out Davena Hooson's photographs of Presteigne and beyond.

Victorian Splendour

Presteigne's Victorian judges lived in the lap of luxury

Grounds For Living

Womaston school goes wild for nature in the community with some chainsaw sculpture.

Chaz Davies

Local teenager Chaz Davies is making a name for himself on the Grand Prix motorcycle circuit

Presteigne FC

Follow Presteigne's progress in the Spar Mid Wales League

Rain or shine?

Check out the five-day weather forecast for the Presteigne area - use your back button to return here.

What's On

Search our listings for events in the Presteigne area

CAMEO

Read about the local social group and what it has to offer

Community Footprint

Projects assess local carbon footprints and energy usage.

Sheep Music 2007

The Sheep Music Festival is back and better than ever.

Judge's Lodging

Take a virtual tour around the town's award-winning Judge's Lodging museum

Polling Day Photo

Can you identify the people standing on the steps of the Judge's Lodging in 1920?

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