Cefn Einion Explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:Cefn Einion - geograph.org.uk - 421631.jpg
Static Image Caption:Cefn Einion, beneath Bryn Hill
Coordinates:52.468°N -3.052°W
Official Name:Cefn Einion
Civil Parish:Mainstone
Unitary England:Shropshire
Lieutenancy England:Shropshire
Region:West Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Ludlow
Post Town:BISHOPS CASTLE
Postcode District:SY9
Postcode Area:SY
Dial Code:01588
Os Grid Reference:SO285861

Cefn Einion is a dispersed hamlet in southwest Shropshire, England. It is located two miles southwest of the village of Colebatch, and lies between the small villages of Bryn and Mainstone.

Cefn Einion in Welsh means Einion's Ridge; the name 'Einion' could refer to any of several Einions in recorded history.

The nearest towns are Clun and Bishop's Castle (both small). The village lies at 280m above sea level.

The minor River Unk runs to the west of the village.