Former Historic Golden Grove Inn Demolished

A former historical pub in Wrexham has been demolished – with two modern houses expected to be developed on the site shortly.

The image featured above – which was sent to Wrexham.com by Tony on Twitter earlier this evening, shows that the former Golden Grove Inn in Rossett has been demolished to make way for housing,

A decision to demolish the former inn was approved by members of Wrexham’s Planning Committee in July this year – with two modern houses due to be developed in the site.

The Golden Groves Inn prior to demolition

The announcement that the former inn was due to be demolished was met with strong controversy, with a petition opposing the development receiving over 1000 signatures.

The public house was listed in 1963 but was subsequently de-listed by Cadw in 1997 because it had been ‘extensively and irreversibly altered in an out of character manner’.

Previously there had been some confusion over the exact age of the building and the period it originates from, with suggestions that the building dates back to the 13th century are rubbished in a planning report earlier this year.

The proposed redevelopment of the site

Comments by Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust state: “It is clear from the report that approximately 20% of the original 17th century cottage survives within the much altered later extensions. The poor survival of the original structure does not merit any protection and sufficient recording work has been completed to update information held within the Historic Environment Record.

“There is no truth to the c. 1960’s assignment of the building to a 13th century origin as displayed on the pub signage and this can be confidently dismissed. We would therefore have no objection to the demolition proposals.”