Knighton (population 3,172) is a little market town as well as area in central Powys (previously Radnorshire), Wales, on the Teme and also the England-- Wales boundary. A small part of the town, including Knighton railway station, remains in Shropshire, England. This Anglo-Saxon negotiation later on became a Norman strengthened town. The town has a selection of shops serving a huge country hinterland and using 18% of the energetic population as well as is, after production (18.81%), the biggest employment sector. Or else, and alike with many villages, Knighton has little sector. A lot of youngsters leave after completing their education and learning. Tourist is critical and also, subsequently, the area was struck hard by the foot and mouth epidemic of 2001. Although salaries are reduced as well as 20%+ of homes have no vehicle, Knighton has a joblessness rate (2001) of just 2.88%. Responsibility for financial growth lies with the Welsh Assembly Government. Knighton remoteness makes it a not likely option for the traveler and also, subsequently, the majority of the functioning population (69.45% in 2001) work within a 12 miles (19 km) Traveling to Work Area. The Welsh name, Tref-y-clawdd, implying "town on the dyke", was first recorded in 1262 and also officially given to the community in 1971. The name Knighton most likely derives from the Old English words cniht (a soldier, individual fan, young man, servant, thane or freeman) as well as tun (ranch, negotiation or homestead). Hence it might have been founded with a grant of land to freemen.