Presteigne

English

Etymology

From Old English prēost + hemm-mǣd (“priest's border meadow”), recorded as Prestehemed in 1137.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /pɹɛsˈtiːn/

Proper noun

Presteigne

1. A town and community in Powys, Wales (and formerly the county town of the ancient county of Radnorshire), situated on the south bank of the River Lugg, on the border with England. The community is served by Presteigne and Norton Town Council (OS grid ref SO3164).

Alternative forms

• Presteign (older usage)

Translations

town in Powys on the border with England

• Welsh: Llanandras

References

• Community map

Anagrams

• resteeping