Knighton (population 3,172) is a little market town and area in central Powys (previously Radnorshire), Wales, on the Teme as well as the England-- Wales border. A little part of the community, including Knighton train station, remains in Shropshire, England. This Anglo-Saxon settlement later on came to be a Norman strengthened town. The community has a selection of stores serving a large country hinterland and employing 18% of the active population and is, after production (18.81%), the largest employment industry. Or else, and also alike with numerous small towns, Knighton has little sector. Most youngsters leave after completing their education. Tourist is crucial and, as a result, the location was struck hard by the foot as well as mouth epidemic of 2001. Although incomes are low as well as 20%+ of homes have no auto, Knighton has a joblessness price (2001) of simply 2.88%. Obligation for economic advancement lies with the Welsh Assembly Government. Knighton seclusion makes it a not likely option for the commuter and, subsequently, most of the functioning population (69.45% in 2001) work within a 12 miles (19 kilometres) Traveling to Workplace. The Welsh name, Tref-y-clawdd, suggesting "town on the dyke", was first recorded in 1262 and also formally offered to the community in 1971. The name Knighton probably stems from the Old English words cniht (a soldier, personal follower, boy, servant, thane or freeman) and also tun (farm, settlement or homestead). Therefore it may have been founded via a grant of land to freemen.