The junction, which was  from Wrexham General station, was built in 1844 during the period known as Railway Mania. It was designed to facilitate the connection between the mineral areas of Brymbo with Chester, Wrexham and Ruabon. The junction takes its name from the Wheatsheaf public house in Gwersyllt (at ) under which the line ran.
The junction, which originated at Wrexham General station, was constructed during Railway Mania to connect Brymbo's mineral areas with Chester, Wrexham and Ruabon. The name of this junction is derived from the Wheatsheaf public house located beneath it in Gwersyllt.