Unitary authority in Wales
| Coordinates: | 53, -3.01 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 32 45 |
Wrexham County Borough sits in north‑east Wales, centred on the former industrial town now granted city status as Wrexham. The unitary authority, created in 1996, mixes an urban centre with rolling farmland and the dramatic Dee Valley; it contains the UNESCO‑listed Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and edges of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB, giving a strong contrast between industrial heritage and attractive countryside.
Historically the area was built on coal, iron and steel (notably around Brymbo), and today the economy is more diverse with manufacturing, services and a cross‑border relationship with Cheshire. Cultural and historic highlights include country houses such as Erddig and fortifications like Chirk Castle, while sport and community life are visible at the famed Racecourse Ground and in lively towns and villages such as Rhosllanerchrugog. The borough has a distinct identity shaped by its industrial past, rural landscapes and growing national profile.