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History. Cefn Mawr was part of the ancient parish of Ruabon and the area was known as Cristionydd Cynrig (or Cristioneth Kenrick in English). In 1844, most of Cristionydd Cynrig, together with the neighbouring township of Coed Cristionydd became part of the new parish of Rhosymedre. [3]
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The character of Cefn Mawr and the settlements around it reflects an industrial history based on exploitation of the abundant natural resources of the area. It is intimately linked to developments in transport and in particular to the construction of the Llangollen Canal, which crossed the Dee to reach Trevor on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in 1805.
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Cefn Mawr is a village located in Wrexham County Borough, North Wales. Its history is diverse, reflecting the broader changes in the region over the centuries. The area around Cefn Mawr has ancient roots, and archaeological evidence suggests early human habitation.
A brief history of the Cefn, Aqueduct and Viaduct from the Industrial Revolution, and their influences on developing Cefn Mawr and surrounding villages.
Nov 10, 2010 · Cefn Mawr - with many buildings made from the famous Ruabon red brick - was once an industrial hub, serving nearby quarries, iron foundries and chemical works until their decline. Now, up to 80...
Cefn Mawr was a new town created by the opportunities the canal brought, when a settlement grew up around stone quarries, ironworks, clay works and coal mines. Interestingly, the ribs for the arches of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct were cast at William Hazeldine’s Plas Kynaston iron foundry in Cefn Mawr.
