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Wynnstay Park, Icehouse, Ruabon

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NPRN405492
Map ReferenceSJ34SW
Grid ReferenceSJ3047443045
Unitary (Local) AuthorityWrexham
Old CountyDenbighshire
CommunityRuabon
Type Of SiteICEHOUSE
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
The icehouse was probably built by Thomas Roberts and Partners in 1776 at a cost of £16, but the bill appears to relate only to the earth excavation. The domed roof has collapsed and the roots of the adjacent trees are damaging the existing walls.

Source: Sylvia P. Beaman and Susan Roaf, The Ice Houses of Britain, p.527. Surveyed by Clwyd Parish Arch. Survey, 1981; E. William, p.4.
C.H. Nicholas, RCAHMW, 30th November 2006.