Bridge over the River Taff at Pontypridd, Wales

Bridge over the River Taff at Pontypridd, Wales, built by William Edwards at his third attempt in 1755. A bridge with a single span of 140 ft (42.672m) 35 ft (10.558 m) high. The first bridge was destroyed by floods. The second sprung because of its weight. Weight was reduced in the third bridge by the holes on either side. From Scenes in England by the Rev. Isaac Taylor, London, 1822. Hand-coloured engraving

1755 1822 Either Floods Hand-coloured Holes Isaac Pontypridd Reduced Span Sprung Taff

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