William Edwards (architect)
- William Edwards (architect)
William Edwards (February 1719 – 7 August 1789), was a Welsh Methodist minister who also practised as a stonemason, architect and bridge engineer.
Edwards was born in Eglwysilan, Glamorgan, and began preaching in his early twenties. In 1745 he became joint pastor of a newly-established Independent chapel at Groeswen, remaining in the post until his death. ["The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales". John Davies, Nigel Jenkins, Menna Baines and Peredur Lynch (2008) pg106 ISBN 9780708319536] He is buried in the graveyard of Eglwysilan church.
Famous Bridges
Edwards' most famous creation was the bridge at Pontypridd, built between 1746 and 1754.
The contract included a "guarantee" clause, and Edwards actually constructed three successive bridges at the same site, with only the last surviving the torrential waters of the River Taff. At 140 ft, the bridge was the largest single span in the world when it was constructed. Edwards' master-stroke was to lighten the weight of the stone by leaving "holes" in the lower part of the structure. The resulting construction still stands today, although another bridge next to it carries modern traffic.
Edwards also built bridges in Aberafan, Betws, Cilycwm, ["The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales". John Davies, Nigel Jenkins, Menna Baines and Peredur Lynch (2008) pg144 ISBN 9780708319536] Pontardawe and Usk.
References
* [http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/s-EDWA-WIL-1719.html Welsh Biography Online]
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