Powis
Powis is the English spelling of Powys, a name used for both a historic Welsh kingdom and a modern county in Wales. The term also appears in landmarks and institutions centered on the region, notably Powis Castle near Welshpool.
Historically, the Kingdom of Powys was a Welsh polity that emerged in the early medieval period and
In contemporary administration, Powys is a large rural county in Wales. It was formed in 1996 as
Powis Castle, near Welshpool, is one of the region’s major landmarks. The fortress originated in the 13th
The form "Powis" appears in historical and heraldic contexts, including the title Baron Powis and the castle’s