Knockin | |
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Knockin's MERLIN Radio Telescope | |
Location within Shropshire | |
Population | 282 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SJ330223 |
• London | 150 miles SE |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Oswestry |
Postcode district | SY10 |
Dialling code | 01691 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Shropshire |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
Knockin (Welsh: Cnwcin) is a village and civil parish in north-west Shropshire, England. It is located on the B4396 road, around 5 miles (8.0 km) south-east of the town of Oswestry, and 11+1⁄2 miles (18.5 km) from the county town of Shrewsbury.[2]