Bausley with Criggion | |
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Bausley with Criggion shown within Powys | |
Population | 706 |
OS grid reference | SJ31NW40 |
• Cardiff | 86.6 mi (139.4 km) |
• London | 148.5 mi (239.0 km) |
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Principal area | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SHREWSBURY |
Postcode district | SY5 |
Dialling code | 01743, 01938 |
Police | Dyfed-Powys |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
EU Parliament | Wales |
UK Parliament | |
Welsh Assembly | |
Bausley with Criggion is a community in the county of Powys, Wales, and is 87 miles (140 km) from Cardiff and 148 miles (238 km) from London. In 2011 the population of Bausley with Criggion was 706 with 7.8% of them able to speak Welsh.
The Bausley and Criggion Community Council dates back to at least 1761. Villages within the community include Criggion, Crewgreen and Coedway.
The Criggion Radio Station is located in this community, a transmitter latterly operated by BT on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Criggion is a Grade II* Listed Building.