Treasures of Wrexham

Historic buildings are more than just structures. They are survivors from the past. These buildings tell us how people lived, what our ancestors valued, and who had money and power in the community.

Wrexham County Borough has many important historic buildings. Which ones do you think are the most important?

Here are just a few of the buildings you might consider:

  • Parish Church of St Giles, Wrexham
  • Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
  • Erddig
  • Chirk Castle
  • Overton Cocoa and Reading Rooms
  • Llay Miners' Institute
  • Ruabon Lock-up
  • Rossett Mill
  • Worthenbury Parish Church
  • Ceiriog Memorial Institute
  • Gresford Parish Church
  • Wrexham Lager Brewery

Don't forget the museum building!


St Giles’s Parish Church, Wrexham
© Wrexham Archives


Chirk Castle
© Wrexham Archives


Erddig from the west
© Wrexham Archives

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