Wrexham: Quick Facts

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A metal detectorist found a 139-pound Roman lead ingot near Wrexham, and the Roman villa it led to sits on something even older • Oct. 29, 2026, 12:12 AM ET (Earth.com)

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Wrexham, Wales: Church of St. Giles

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