Heartsease is a small settlement or hamletinPowys, Wales. It is close to the border with England and lies near the junction of the two counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire.
| Heartsease | |
|---|---|
  Heartsease Location within Powys | |
| Population | <100 |
| OS grid reference | SO324724 |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KNIGHTON |
| Postcode district | LD7 |
| Dialling code | 01547 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
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Historically, it was part of the ancient CantrefofMaelienydd in the Kingdom of Powys. For historical population figures see Powys History Project. The hamlet lies on the A4113 road between Knighton and Ludlow and is a few hundred metres from the River Teme (Welsh: Afon Tefeidiad).
A romantic legend attributes the name to a comment made by Owain Glyndŵr whose heart was set at ease when he glimpsed Wales upon returning from England.[citation needed]
The settlement is the home of Radnor Hills, a business bottling local spring water.