Montgomeryshire
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Montgomeryshire (Welsh: Sir Drefaldwyn) is an inland traditional county of Wales.
The county is bounded to the north by Denbighshire, to the east and southeast by Shropshire, to the south by Radnorshire, to the southwest by Cardiganshire and to the west and northwest by Merionethshire.
The area is almost wholly mountainous, although there are some fertile valleys on the Shropshire side. The highest point is Mole Sych (2,713 ft). Its main rivers are the River Severn and the River Dovey. Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir supplying Liverpool.
The main towns are Llanfyllin, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown and Welshpool. The main industries are agriculture (mainly hill farming) and tourism.
Places of special interest:
- Bryn Tail Lead Mine Buildings
- Centre for Alternative Technology
- Dolforwyn Castle
- Montgomery Castle
- Powis Castle, Welshpool
- Trefeglwys Tumuli
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