Rossett
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[edit] Introduction
Rossett (Welsh:Yr Orsedd) is a village in Wrexham county borough, north-east Wales. During the last census, Rossett had a population of 3,386 people. In terms of amenities Rossett is well served by schools, numerous "gastro-type" public houses, schools and village shops. The village being close the towns of Wrexham and Chester also has two popular hotels.
[edit] Geography
Rossett is geographically located near to the Welsh and English border towns of Wrexham (6.5miles) and Chester (7.5miles). The village sits within the Welsh border and is built on the banks of the River Alyn which is a tributary of the River Dee one-and-a-half miles downstream.
Rossett's neighbouring villages are Marford, Burton, Pulford and Holt.
[edit] Historical Sites
- Christ Church
- Grave of the Unknown Soldier
- River Ford
- Old Church
- The Gun
- The Golden Lion Hotel
- Water Pump
- Cook's Bridge
- Baptist Church
- Trevalyn Hall
- Mill House
- Rossett Mill
- Crown Mill
- Presbytrian Church
- Rosset Hall
- Can yr Alyn Lodge
- Balls Hall
- Trevalyn Farm
- Griffin Inn
[edit] Walks around Rossett
Of note are the Christ Church, the picturesque Rossett Mill and Trevalyn Hall.
[edit] External links
- Rossett Online
- BBC Site
- Parish of Rossett
- Image of Rossett Mill at Fotosearch
- Rossett Mill Photo from 1895
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