Rhosddu

Rhosddu

Rhosddu is a community in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. It is situated in the north-western suburbs of the town of Wrexham

It neighbours other communities in the town such as Garden Village, Acton and Stansty.

The new parish of Rhosddu was formed by an Order in Council in 1886, containing the townships of Acton, Bieston and Gourton (from the parish of Wrexham), the township of Borras Riffri (from the parish of Gresford), and the township of Stansty (from the parish of Gwersyllt). In 1888, small parts of the townships of Broughton and Gwersyllt, from the parish of Gwersyllt, were added. In 1972, Rhosddu reverted to the parish of Wrexham.

Church History; "Ordnance Survey reference SJ 332511".The foundation stone of the new church, which is dedicated to St. James, was laid on 30 September 1874. It was opened for worship in January 1876, although it was not consecrated until 27 April 1886.

John Godfrey Parry-Thomas, the engineer and motor-racing driver, was the son of the curate of Rhosddu and lived in the area during his childhood.

Wrexham AFC played their home games in the 1881-82 and 1882-83 seasons at Rhosddu Recreation Ground (changing the club's name to Wrexham Athletic for one season), before moving back to the Racecourse Ground for the 1883-84 season, where they have remained ever since.

Village amenities

Public Houses: "The Walnut"

School: Rhosddu Primary School

External links

* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3537639 www.geograph.co.uk ; photos of Rhosddu and surrounding area]


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