Brithdir is an area in the

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Berriew Berriew () is a village and Community (Wales), community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. It is on the Montgomeryshire Canal and the Afon Rhiw, near the confluence (Welsh: ''aber'') with the River Severn (Welsh language, Welsh: Hafren, Afon Hafr ...

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, Wales, which is 78 miles (126 km) from

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and 151 miles (243 km) from

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. It lies to the north-east of

and is noted for its

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castle.

Notable residents

* David Jones of Brithdir (built Brithdir Hall, 1610)

Notable residents

References

See also