Cefn Einion

Cefn Einion

Cefn Einion, beneath Bryn Hill
Cefn Einion
 Cefn Einion shown within Shropshire
OS grid referenceSO285861
Civil parishMainstone
Unitary authorityShropshire
Ceremonial countyShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town BISHOPS CASTLE
Postcode district SY9
Dialling code 01588
Police West Mercia
Fire Shropshire
Ambulance West Midlands
EU Parliament West Midlands
UK ParliamentLudlow
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Coordinates: 52°28′05″N 3°03′07″W / 52.468°N 3.052°W / 52.468; -3.052

Cefn Einion is a dispersed hamlet in southwest Shropshire, England. It is located two miles southwest of the village of Colebatch, and lies between the small villages of Bryn and Mainstone.

Cefn Einion in Welsh means Einion's Ridge; the name 'Einion' could refer to any of several Einions in recorded history.

The nearest towns are Clun and Bishop's Castle (both small). The village lies at 280m above sea level.

The minor River Unk runs to the west of the village.

External links

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