72-560: Cerney is a placename and a surname. It may refer to: Places Cerney, a former village or hamlet near the Welsh town of Wrexham Cerney Wick , a village near Cirencester , Gloucestershire. England North Cerney , a village and civil parish in the English county of Gloucestershire South Cerney , a village and civil parish in the English county of Gloucestershire RAF South Cerney ,
144-549: A Japanese garden and a lake with abundant wildlife. There is also a Gorsedd , a circle of standing stones, to mark the site of the dedication ceremony for the 1977 National Eisteddfod, which was held on nearby Borras Airfield. In 1878 the Racecourse was unavailable as a venue for the first Welsh Cup Final , so Sir Robert Cunliffe provided land measuring 110 metres (120 yards) x 69 metres (75 yards) within Acton Park as
216-517: A church in Wrexham is made. Following the loss of Welsh independence and the death in battle of Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd in 1282, Wrexham became part of the semi-independent Marcher lordship of Bromfield and Yale. Wrexham increased in importance throughout the Middle Ages as the lordship's administrative centre, and the then town's position made it a suitable centre for the exchange of
288-953: A former Royal Air Force station located in South Cerney South Cerney Castle , an adulterine castle of motte and bailey construction in South Cerney South Cerney railway station , a former railway station at South Cerney People David Cerney ( fl. 1559 ), Member of Parliament for Malmesbury, England Mark Cerney (born 1967), American founder of the Next of Kin Registry Todd Cerney (1953–2011), American songwriter and musician See also [ edit ] Cerne (disambiguation) Churney (disambiguation) Czerny (disambiguation) All pages with titles containing Cerney Topics referred to by
360-591: A large HQ building in Llay and a police station in the city centre. The police were formerly based at the Wrexham Police Station from 1973 to 2019, with the building being demolished in 2020. The region's main fire station is situated on Croesnewydd Road and is part of the newly combined Ambulance Service station. Other local fire stations are located in the nearby towns of Chirk and Llangollen . Wrexham has applied for city status three times since
432-525: A market town, as a crossroads between England and Wales, and later as an industrial hub – due to its rich natural reserves of iron ore and coal. But three small rivers flow through parts of the city: the Clywedog , Gwenfro and Alyn . Wrexham is also famed for the quality of its underground water reserves, which gave rise to its previous dominance as a major brewing centre. Originally a market town with surrounding urban villages, Wrexham has now coalesced with
504-426: A mining tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. 18th century literary visitors included Samuel Johnson , who described Wrexham as "a busy, extensive and well-built town", and Daniel Defoe who noted the role of Wrexham as a "great market for Welch flannel". The artist J. M. W. Turner also visited the town in 1792-93 and 1794 which resulted in his drawings of St Giles Parish Church and surrounding buildings and
576-508: A number of urban villages and forms North Wales' largest city. Including adjacent urban areas to Wrexham, such as that of the Gwersyllt , Rhosllanerchrugog , Coedpoeth and Llay totals to a population of over 100,000 residents. In 2021, the urban population was 44,785. In the previous census in 2011, Wrexham's built-up area also included settlements to the west, which increased the population to between 61,603 and 65,692 in 2011. Wrexham
648-403: A playing field for the final. From 30 July 1920 until 1970, about half of the park was developed as an area for housing. The remaining 17 hectares (42 acres) of the original estate forms the majority of the present day park. The site of the original hall had been in use for several years as a waste disposal site for local residents, but in 2005 a residential development was built in the style of
720-415: A watercolour painting of a street scene. Rev. William Bingley described Wrexham in 1839 as "of such size and consequence as to have occasionally obtained the appellation of the metropolis of North Wales". Wrexham gained its first newspaper in 1848. The Market Hall was built in 1848, and in 1863 a volunteer fire brigade was founded. In addition to brewing, tanning became one of Wrexham's main industries. In
792-592: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Wrexham Wrexham ( / ˈ r ɛ k s əm / REK -səm ; Welsh : Wrecsam [ˈrɛksam] ) is a city and the administrative centre of Wrexham County Borough in Wales . It is located between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley , near the border with Cheshire in England. Historically in
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#1732782450829864-425: Is known in Welsh as 'Gwaunyterfyn' (boundary meadow or moor). Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor granted land in this area to the monks of Valle Crucis Abbey in 1202 and the charters of Valle Crucis for 1200 and 1222 mention abbey lands at 'Actun'. A 1289 survey of Wrexham townships includes 'Actone vachan' (Acton Fechan – 103 statute acres) and 'Acton vaur' (Acton Fawr – 953 statute acres). By the late 16th century, much of
936-643: Is noted for hosting Wrexham A.F.C. (one of the oldest professional football teams in the world); the nationally significant industrial heritage of the Clywedog Valley ; the National Trust Property of Erddig ; and the fine Tudor church of St Giles , which towers over the historic Wrexham city centre . Human activity in the Wrexham area dates back to the Mesolithic period (8000 to 4300 BC), with tools made from flint being found to
1008-736: The Royal Welch Fusiliers , the South Wales Borderers and the Gurkhas were just a few of the regiments who stayed at Acton during the Second World War . In 1943 the American 33rd Signals Construction Battalion and 400th Armoured Field Artillery Battalion were billeted at Acton Park. Wrexham was host to men from Kentucky , Ohio , West Virginia and Indiana . Eagles Meadow became their vehicle store,
1080-651: The UK Parliament and the Senedd . The constituency includes both the city and some of its outlying villages such as Gwersyllt, Llay , Marford , Rossett and Holt . The UK Parliament constituency of Wrexham was considered a safe seat for the Labour Party until 2019. At the 2019 general election , Wrexham elected Sarah Atherton MP to the House of Commons , the first Conservative Member of Parliament for
1152-544: The Wrexham Industrial Estate , previously used in the Second World War , has become home to many manufacturing businesses. Wrexham Town Hall, an early 18th century arcaded structure with an assembly hall on the first floor, which had been built at the top of Town Hall, was demolished to improve traffic flows in the area in February 1940. Wrexham's former police station on Regent Street, originally
1224-769: The civil parish of Acton, based on the old township's boundaries, was part of the Wrexham Rural District , but was abolished in 1935 and parts were transferred to the civil parishes of Bieston and Wrexham Regis. All the latter structures were abolished under the terms of the Local Government Act 1972 . In 1985, a Boundary Commission review led to the creation of four new community areas within Wrexham itself, Acton, Rhosddu, Offa , and Caia Park , each of which would have their own community council . The community of Acton covers approximately 3.34 square kilometres (1.29 square miles) and comprises
1296-497: The 17th century but there were workshops of weavers, smiths, nailers as well as dye houses. The 1620 Norden's jury of survey of Wrexham Regis stated that four-fifths of the land-holding classes of Wrexham bore Welsh names and every field except one within the manor bore a Welsh or semi-Welsh name. A grammar school was established in 1603 by Alderman Valentine Broughton of Chester. During the English Civil War , most of
1368-537: The 17th century, Wrexham served as an educational and cultural focal point for local society and became a 'Puritan Metropolis'. Morgan Llwyd , the radical nonconformist preacher and writer, was educated at the Wrexham Grammar School and became Vicar of Wrexham in 1645. Wrexham was known for its leather industry and by the 18th century there were a number of skinners and tanners in the town. The Industrial Revolution began in Wrexham in 1762 when
1440-574: The 1970s, the pond was drained and butyl lined. Fishing is popular on the lake with platforms provided for anglers. (The lake is closed for fishing during the Wildfowl nesting period). A wetland area exists and supports a diverse range of wildlife. A designated area managed to benefit wildlife as one of the Wrexham Bio-diversity Action Plan 'Urban Green Space' areas. Native wild meadow flowers have been planted within
1512-521: The Borough Council. Patrick Abercrombie was commissioned to design a quality housing scheme for the sixty acres. Building started in 1920, with a commemorative foundation stone being laid at Cilcen Grove by Mayor Thomas Sauvage J.P on 30 July 1920. Abercrombie's design survives to this day. The rest of the estate was turned into smallholdings for ex-soldiers. There were seven market garden and four dairy holdings. Alderman William Aston purchased
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#17327824508291584-581: The Butter Market their canteen, Acton School Hall the venue for their dances and chewing gum was sold at the US Army store in Garden Village. The US Army was still segregated and the black soldiers were billeted at 'The Studio' by the junction of Chester Road and Grove Road. The house just survived occupation by the US Army, but in a very poor state. The north wing was demolished just after
1656-577: The Chair and the Crown . Parry-Williams later recalled returning home to Rhyd-ddu , where he had been working as a hired hand upon the farm of a relative. Upon telling his employer of his double-victory, Parry-Williams was advised to, "seek grace." When Parry-Williams then explained that both victories had gained him £40, the relative shouted in angry disbelief, "Ac mi gwnest nhw i gyd ar dy din!!!" ("And you earned them all sitting on your arse!!!!") By 1913,
1728-596: The North East Wales coal field was producing up to 3 million tonnes a year and employed over 10,000 people, dominating the economic and cultural life of the area. One of the worst mining disasters in British history occurred at Gresford Colliery in 1934 when underground explosions and a subsequent fire cost the lives of 266 men. However the industry went into decline after the First World War , and of
1800-483: The Parish Church of St Giles which was the focal point around which the city developed. The church precinct, and the surrounding narrow enclosed streets and alleyways retain a medieval character. Several complete medieval buildings survive on Town Hill and Church Street . Hope Street, Regent Street and Queen Street form the traditional main shopping streets and are wider in some parts than others, resulting from
1872-454: The RWF, as well as official records. The local police was housed in the high-rise Wrexham Police Station from 1973 to 2019, with the building demolished the following year. The police moved to a smaller facility next to Wrexham Library . Wrexham County Borough Council is made up of 56 Councillors, with one then appointed to serve as Mayor for a year. The most recent election to the council
1944-463: The area. Wrexham has a number of historic city centre buildings, many of which are pubs but others have been converted into arts or community centres. Acton, Wrexham 53°03′39″N 2°58′50″W / 53.0607°N 2.9805°W / 53.0607; -2.9805 Acton ( Welsh : Gwaunyterfyn ) is a suburb and community in Wrexham , Wrexham County Borough , Wales . It spans
2016-633: The barracks for the Royal Denbighshire Militia, is now home to Wrexham County Borough Museum . The museum has two galleries devoted to the history of the city and its surrounding communities. The museum also holds the archive of the Royal Welch Fusiliers ; battalions were stationed in Wrexham during the First World War. The collection is notable for containing original documents in the handwriting of Siegfried Sassoon , Robert Graves , J. C. Dunn and other notable members of
2088-478: The beginning of a long struggle between the Welsh and English for territory in this part of Wales. During the eighth century, the Anglo-Saxon royal house of Mercia pushed their frontiers westwards and established the earth boundaries of Wat's Dyke and Offa's Dyke to the west of the present city. It was probably during this first period of Mercian advance in the eighth century that the settlement of Wrexham
2160-636: The birthplace of the Football Association of Wales, which was formed at a meeting in the hotel in 1876. The Golden Lion Pub on the High Street is of 16th century origin and became an inn c.1700. The listed Border Brewery chimney towers over Tuttle Street and forms a local landmark in the city centre. Wrexham held the National Eisteddfod of Wales for the sixth time in 2011. A number of visitor attractions can be found in
2232-492: The bowling greens. A nearly 500-year-old sweet chestnut tree in the park was voted UK's Tree of the Year in 2023. The Acton estate has passed through several owners throughout the years. The prominent Jeffreys family (motto Pob dawn o Dduw , "Every Gift from God"), had their seat at Acton Hall in the 17th century, the family's prosperity having been founded by Anglesey circuit judge John Jeffreys (d. 1622). Jeffreys had built up
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2304-478: The city's museum. He failed and the demolition team set to work in August 1954. Nothing remains of the house today, only the gateway with its Four Dogs, the lodges and parts of the original stone boundary wall are left. The grounds of Acton Hall were opened to the public as a pleasure garden shortly after the land was bought in the 1920s. The park now features a bowling green, tennis courts, children's play areas,
2376-596: The constituency. Lesley Griffiths MS, Welsh Labour , has represented the Wrexham constituency in the Senedd since 2007 and has held a number of cabinet positions in the Welsh Government . Wrexham Maelor Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Maelor Wrecsam ) is the region's major acute district hospital, with over 900 beds, and is the largest of the three core hospitals in North Wales . The other NHS hospital within
2448-553: The county borough is Chirk Community Hospital and a former Penley Polish Hospital . Yale Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty Iâl ), situated close to the Maelor Hospital on the Wrexham Technology Park, is Wrexham's largest private hospital with over 25 beds. Formerly BUPA Yale Hospital , it is now owned and operated by Spire Healthcare. Wrexham is served by North Wales Police ; their Eastern Division HQ has
2520-414: The county borough with 12,960 people in 5,412 households. The area neighbours the communities of Rhosddu to the west, Caia Park to the south, Holt to the east and Gresford to the north. At the geographical centre of Acton lies Acton Park, the location of the former Acton Hall. The central feature of the park is the lake. It was originally constructed using puddled clay in the 18th century but during
2592-436: The county of Denbighshire , and later the county of Clwyd in 1974, it has been the principal settlement of Wrexham County Borough since 1996. Wrexham has historically been one of the primary settlements of Wales. At the 2021 Census , it had an urban population of 44,785. The core of the city comprises the local government communities of Acton , Caia Park , Offa and Rhosddu . In the 2011 census, Wrexham's built-up area
2664-412: The east of the city. Two Bronze Age burial mounds are located to the west of the modern city centre and there is evidence that the area had developed into a centre for an innovative metalworking industry by the early Middle Bronze Age. A series of Iron Age hill-forts is located to the west of present-day Wrexham along the upland-lowland line suggesting the presence of an ancient tribal boundary. At
2736-485: The electoral divisions (wards) of Acton (Acton Central & Acton Park), Borras Park, Little Acton, Maesydre and Rhosnesni. The southernmost tip of the community area is on the corner of Chester Street and Charles Street in the city centre, and is bounded by Chester Road to the west, Holt Road to the south-east and the Llanypwll link road (A5156) to the north-east. At the 2001 census, it was the most populous community in
2808-495: The entrepreneur John Wilkinson (1728–1808), known as "Iron Mad Wilkinson", opened Bersham Ironworks . Wilkinson's steam engines enabled a peak of production at Minera Lead Mines on the outskirts of Wrexham. From the late 18th century numerous large-scale industrialised collieries operated in the southern section of the North East Wales coalfield , alongside hundreds of more traditional small-scale pits belonging to
2880-506: The estate by expanding and consolidating the possessions of the descendants of the Trevor family in the Wrexham common fields. The most famous member of the family was George Jeffreys , 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem , (15 May 1645 – 18 April 1689), better known as Judge Jeffreys or "The Hanging Judge", who was born in Acton. He became notorious after the severe punishments he handed down at
2952-475: The estate was bought in 1917 by Sir Bernard Oppenheimer . The Denbighshire Hussars were billeted in the house and grounds at that time. Oppenheimer opened a diamond cutting training school and workshop in the grounds of Acton Park. The scheme was designed to ensure jobs for ex-servicemen. It was the 'Homes Fit For Heroes' ethos in action, but Sir Bernard's death in 1921 led to the workshop closing. Nine Acre Field and sixty acres by Rhosnesni Lane were bought by
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3024-419: The existing grassed areas to assist in providing habitats for insects and other fauna, increasing the bio-diversity of the parkland. In 2008, Wrexham County Borough Council secured Heritage Lottery Funding to allow them to prepare design proposals for the refurbishment of the park, the ideas that have been drawn up so far are in the early stages but they include a Discovery Centre, Lakeside Pavilion and extending
3096-524: The first schools in Wrexham. The estate was eventually sold by the Jeffreys family in 1747. After the Jeffreys the house belonged to Philip Egerton and then Ellis Yonge before being purchased by Sir Foster Cunliffe , 3rd Baronet, for £27,000. The parkland was originally laid out in 1785 by Sir Foster Cunliffe, who also added a new wing to the hall, designed by James Wyatt . Many of the mature specimen trees which survive today were planted at this time and
3168-529: The general park layout and positioning of the lake were part of the original design. Later generations did little to improve the property. Sir Robert Henry Cunliffe, 4th Baronet (1785–1859), stuccoed the walls of the house, while Sir Robert Alfred Cunliffe (1839–1905), faced it with stone in such a way that the house seemed to be of three different styles - none matching the other. After the death of Sir Foster Cunliffe , 6th Baronet (1875–1916) in World War I ,
3240-485: The house and grounds on the death of Sir Bernard. His initial plan to turn the hall into a technical school never took off. Instead the hall became a showroom and store for Aston's furniture company. The grounds were opened to the public. In 1939 the War Office requisitioned Acton Park and Nissen huts were erected in the grounds for the soldiers while the officers were billeted in the house. The Lancashire Fusiliers ,
3312-526: The local Welsh gentry supported King Charles I and in 1642 the King addressed enthusiastic crowds in the town. However, local landlord Sir Thomas Myddelton declared for the Rump Parliament and Parliamentarians occupied the town in 1643 and 1645. Wrexham served as military headquarters for both forces and a quarter of houses were burned down in 1643 during the quartering of troops in the town. In
3384-459: The location of the street markets, which occurred from Medieval times through to the 19th century. The shopping streets and indoor markets are interconnected by historic narrow alleyways and arcades, such as Bank Street and Central Arcade , which host small independent businesses. The half-timbered Talbot Hotel building , built in 1904, stands in a prominent position at the junction of Hope Street and Queen Street. The Horse and Jockey Public House,
3456-403: The mid 19th century Wrexham was granted borough status. By 1851, the population of Wrexham was 6,714; within thirty years this had increased to 10,978 as the town became increasingly industrialised. Wrexham benefited from good underground water supplies which were essential to the brewing of beer: by the mid-19th century, there were 19 breweries in and around the town. Wrexham Lager brewery
3528-590: The most populous settlement in Wales in the 17th century and was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution from the 18th century. Prior to de-industrialisation in the 20th century, the city and surrounding area were a hub of coal and lead mining; the production of iron, steel and leather; and brewing. Today, Wrexham continues to serve north Wales and the Welsh borderlands as a centre for manufacturing, retail, education and administration. The city
3600-468: The north-eastern part of Wrexham. The area is largely residential and at its centre, lies Acton Park ( Welsh : Parc Gwaunyterfyn / Parc Acton ), the location of the former Acton Hall. The name 'Acton' is thought to have been a corruption of 'Oak Town'. The English name is at odds with the field names making up the demesne land of the former Acton Park estate which were overwhelmingly Welsh in origin e.g. 'Cae Clomendu' (pigeon house field). The area
3672-513: The produce of the Dee valley and Denbighshire uplands, whilst iron and lead were also mined locally. From 1327 onwards, the town is referred to as a villa mercatoria (market town) and became a celebrated centre for Welsh craftsmen. The town was particularly well known in the 14th and 15th centuries for the manufacture of Welsh bucklers , as illustrated by the mention in the 1547 Inventory of King Henry VIII of 'wreckesham Buckelers'. In 1391 Wrexham
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#17327824508293744-555: The reign of Henry VIII brought the lordship into the full system of English administration and law. It became part of the new shire of Denbighshire in 1536. In 1584 St Richard Gwyn , a local Recusant , schoolteacher, and poet in the Welsh-language, was convicted of high treason based on his Catholic beliefs by a panel of judges headed by the Chief Justice of Chester , Sir George Bromley . On 15 October 1584, Gwyn
3816-544: The same problems as much of industrialised Britain and saw little investment in the 1970s. In the 1980s and 1990s, the Welsh Development Agency (WDA) funded a major dual carriageway (the A483) bypassing Wrexham town centre and connecting it with nearby Chester and with England's trunk road network. New shopping areas have been created within the town at Henblas Square, Island Green and Eagles Meadow and
3888-500: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Cerney . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cerney&oldid=1226267593 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
3960-582: The seven large-scale collieries operating in the Wrexham area in 1946, only two functional collieries remained by 1968. The last pit to close in the Borough was Bersham Colliery in 1986.The leatherworks in Pentrefelin and Tuttle Street, the many coal mines in the area, the brickworks in Abenbury, Brymbo Steelworks and the breweries all closed in the latter half of the 20th century. Wrexham suffered from
4032-747: The time of the Roman conquest of Britain , the area which Wrexham formed part of was held by a Celtic tribe called the Cornovii . A Roman civilian settlement was located in the Plas Coch area of Wrexham and excavations have revealed evidence of agriculture and trade with the wider Roman world. Following the end of Roman rule in Britain, Wrexham formed part of the Romano-British Kingdom of Powys . The Battle of Chester circa 615/616 marked
4104-457: The town in 1161 is to a castle at 'Wristlesham'. Stability under the princes of Powys Fadog enabled Wrexham to develop as a trading town and administrative centre of one of the two commotes making up the Lordship. In 1202, Madoc ap Gruffydd Maelor , Lord of Dinas Brân , granted some of his demesne lands in 'Wrechcessham' to the abbey of Valle Crucis and in 1220 the earliest reference to
4176-416: The township had become part of the 'Acton Park' estate of the Jeffreys family. The family based itself at Acton Hall, which was recorded as having 11 hearths in 1670, making it one of the largest houses in the Wrexham area. Acton was originally one of the townships of the parish of Wrexham (in 1886, the township was transferred to the new ecclesiastical parish of Rhosddu ). Under the civil administration,
4248-461: The trials of the supporters of the Duke of Monmouth during the reign of King James II . In 1680 he became Chief Justice of Chester, and later Lord Chief Justice of England, despite Charles II reportedly damning Jeffreys' character: Sir Griffith Jeffreys (Judge Jeffreys' nephew) rebuilt the family home between 1687 - 1695. His wife Dame Dorothy set up a charity in her will which helped found many of
4320-499: The turn of the 21st century, in competitions to mark the new Millennium, and for both the Queen's Golden and Diamond Jubilees. In March 2012, it was announced that Wrexham had again missed out on city status as the community of St Asaph , which was previously a city, was granted city status. In 2021, the Wrexham council announced their intention to apply for a fourth time for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee award . On 20 May 2022, it
4392-480: The uprising led by Owain Glyndŵr against King Henry IV of England during the early 15th century. Local poet Guto'r Glyn (c. 1412 – c. 1493) heralded Siôn ap Madog, the great-nephew of Owain Glyndŵr, as ' Alecsander i Wrecsam ' ("an Alexander for Wrexham") and the poet Hywel Dafi addresses Siôn's heir as ' Gwregys am ais Gwregsam wyt' ('a girdle around the heart of Wrexham.’). The Acts of Union passed during
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#17327824508294464-471: The war. People plundered the park for firewood in the tough years of rationing in 1945-47. In 1947 the Council was presented with the hall and parklands by, the then owner, Alderman William Aston. By then the grounds had become very overgrown and a programme of restoration was implemented. However, by 1954 the house was still in a dilapidated condition. Alderman Hampson campaigned for the house to be saved as
4536-488: Was announced that as part of the Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours , Wrexham would receive city status . The status was confirmed by Letters Patent on 1 September 2022. It became Wales' seventh city . Wrexham is not built on a major river, but on a relatively flat plateau between the lower Dee Valley and easternmost mountains of north-east Wales . This position enabled it to grow as
4608-402: Was determined to extend further into villages like Brymbo , Brynteg , Gwersyllt , New Broughton and Pentre Broughton with a population of 61,603, while also including nearby Bradley and Rhostyllen for a population of 65,692 in 2011. Wrexham was likely founded prior to the 11th century and developed in the Middle Ages as a regional centre for trade and administration. The city became
4680-573: Was established in 1882 in Central Road and became the first brewery in the United Kingdom to produce lager beer. A permanent military presence was established in the town with the completion of Hightown Barracks in 1877. The Poyser Street drill hall was completed in 1902. When the 1912 National Eisteddfod of Wales was held at Wrexham, T.H. Parry-Williams achieved for the first time the feat, almost unheard of since, of winning both
4752-587: Was founded on the flat ground above the meadows of the River Gwenfro . The name Wrexham probably comes from the old English for Wryhtel's river meadow. Alternatively, the name may have described a settlement of the Wreocensæte people, who were possibly a continuation of the Cornovii tribe of Roman Britain. The settlement may have originally been named 'Caer Fantell' in Welsh but by the 13th century
4824-424: Was home to approximately 40% of the total population of the county borough in 2007. Wrexham is approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Chester, 30 miles (50 km) north-west of Shrewsbury , 43 miles (69 km) south-west of Manchester , and 140 miles (230 km) north of Cardiff . The historic city centre contains a large number of listed buildings set on a Medieval street pattern radiating out from
4896-650: Was on 5 May 2022, the election resulted in a Independent Group – Conservative coalition , as well as various ward changes and the addition of 4 new councillor seats from the 2022 election. The main contiguous part of the city of Wrexham, east of the A483 dual carriageway , is divided into the communities of Acton , Rhosddu , Offa and Caia Park . Although other definitions of the city, may consider Wrexham to extend westwards into other communities such as Gwersyllt and New Broughton which are part of Wrexham's built-up area. The Wrexham constituency elects members to
4968-474: Was probably originally built in the 16th century as a hall-house and retains its thatched roof. High Street is notable for its grand 18th and 19th century properties of varying scale, colour and detail which were built on long, narrow burgage plots probably of medieval origin. The 18th century façade of the Wynnstay Hotel on Yorke Street closes the vista down the High Street. The hotel is notable as
5040-575: Was recorded in Welsh as 'Gwrexham' or 'Gregsam'. The Mercians fought over north-east Wales during the eighth to tenth centuries but the Welsh Kings of Powys re-conquered the Wrexham area during the 11th century. Following the Welsh reconquest, Wrexham formed an integral part of the Powys lordship of Maelor and so does not appear in the Domesday Book of 1086. The first recorded reference to
5112-463: Was taken to the Beast Market and hung, drawn and quartered for his faith. He was canonised by Pope Paul VI in 1970 as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales . His Feast Day is 17 October. The main body of the church of St Giles was rebuilt in the late 15th and early 16th centuries to become one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture in Wales. The economic character remained predominantly as an agricultural market town into
5184-468: Was wealthy enough for a bard, jester, juggler, dancer and goldsmith to earn their living there. The traditional pattern of Welsh life – law , administration, customs and language – remained undisturbed through the Middle Ages and the pattern was for local English people to rapidly adopt the Welsh-language and to be assimilated into Welsh culture , even to point of adopting Welsh Patronymic surnames . The local Welsh nobility and peasantry backed
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