Knighton (population 3,172) is a small market community and also area in central Powys (previously Radnorshire), Wales, on the Teme and also the England-- Wales border. A tiny part of the community, including Knighton train station, is in Shropshire, England. This Anglo-Saxon negotiation later came to be a Norman strengthened community. The town has a variety of shops offering a big country hinterland as well as employing 18% of the active population and is, after manufacturing (18.81%), the largest work industry. Otherwise, and also alike with many towns, Knighton has little sector. Many young people leave after finishing their education. Tourist is critical and also, subsequently, the area was struck hard by the foot as well as mouth epidemic of 2001. Although salaries are low and 20%+ of homes have no car, Knighton has a joblessness price (2001) of just 2.88%. Obligation for financial advancement lies with the Welsh Assembly Government. Knighton seclusion makes it an unlikely selection for the traveler as well as, consequently, most of the functioning population (69.45% in 2001) job within a 12 miles (19 kilometres) Traveling to Workspace. The Welsh name, Tref-y-clawdd, suggesting "community on the dyke", was first recorded in 1262 and officially given to the community in 1971. The name Knighton possibly originates from the Old English words cniht (a soldier, personal follower, boy, servant, thane or freeman) and tun (ranch, negotiation or homestead). Hence it may have been founded via a give of land to freemen.