List of churches in Wrexham County Borough facts for kids
This article is about the many churches you can find in and around Wrexham County Borough in North Wales. Churches are special buildings where people go to worship and learn about their faith. This list includes churches from the town of Wrexham itself and other nearby areas.
Churches You Can Visit Today
Wrexham County Borough is home to many different churches. These buildings are used by people of various Christian faiths for worship, community events, and other activities. Some of these churches are very old, dating back to medieval times, while others are much newer.
Many churches in the area belong to the Church in Wales. This is the main Anglican church in Wales. You'll also find churches from other Christian groups, like the Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church, and the Roman Catholic Church. There are also churches from the Baptist Union, Salvation Army, and other independent Christian groups.
Here are a few examples of active churches in the area:
- St Dunawd, Bangor-on-Dee: This church in Bangor Is-y-coed is very old, dating back to medieval times. It is part of the Church in Wales.
- Holy Trinity, Bronington: This church has an interesting history. It was originally a barn before being converted into a church in 1836. It also belongs to the Church in Wales.
- St Mary, Chirk: Located in Chirk, this is another medieval church that is still active today. It is part of the Church in Wales.
- Sacred Heart of Jesus, Chirk: Also in Chirk, this Roman Catholic church was built in 1905, with the current building finished in 1929.
- St Martin, Llay: This church in Llay was built between 1923 and 1925. It was the first Church in Wales building constructed after the church was no longer officially linked to the government.
- St Giles, Wrexham: This is a very famous church in Wrexham. It's a large, beautiful building that also dates back to medieval times. It is a Church in Wales church.
- Our Lady of Sorrows Cathedral, Wrexham: This is the main Roman Catholic church in Wrexham. It was built in 1857 and became a cathedral in 1987.
Many churches also have special names or dedications. For example, some are named after important figures like Saint Mary, Saint Paul, or Saint John. Others are named after ideas like the Trinity (meaning God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) or All Saints.
Churches That Are No Longer Used
Over time, some churches in the Wrexham area have closed down or are no longer used for worship. This can happen for many reasons, like fewer people attending services or the building becoming too old to maintain.
When a church closes, the building might be used for something else. For example:
- St Paul, Berse Drelincourt: This Church in Wales building in Broughton was built in 1742. It was later converted into a house in 2010.
- St Peter, Rhosrobin: This church in Gwersyllt was rebuilt in 1898. It is now used as a vet surgery.
- St John the Evangelist, Rhosllanerchrugog: This church, built in 1852-1853, closed in 2005. It is now being turned into homes.
- St Peter, Wrexham: This church in Wrexham Caia Park, built in 1910, is now a warehouse.
Sometimes, older church buildings are demolished if they are unsafe or no longer needed. For example, the original St John church in Brymbo was demolished after it became unstable.
