Sydallt is a village in

Gwersyllt Gwersyllt () is an urban village and community in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. The densely populated village is one of Wrexham's largest and is situated in the north western suburbs of the city, bordering the nearby villages of Llay, Cefn-y ...

community, Wrexham County Borough, north Wales. It had a population of 422 as of the

2011 UK census A census of the population of the United Kingdom is taken every ten years. The 2011 census was held in all countries of the UK on 27 March 2011. It was the first UK census which could be completed online via the Internet. The Office for National ...

Economy

In 1877, the Llay Hall Colliery was opened in the village. Later, the Llay Hall brick works was established next to it to use the clay from the lower coal seams. The colliery was privately owned by the Llay Hall Coal, Iron and Fireclay Company until it was nationalised in 1947. It closed shortly afterwards due to a serious underground explosion. The colliery buildings that are still on the site include the winding and fan house, workshops, a weighbridge house and a chimney.

Local government

It is governed by the Gwersyllt Community Council.

References

Villages in Wrexham County Borough {{Wrexham-geo-stub