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Design for the Old Bridge over the River Taff, Pontypridd: elevation

RIBA Ref No RIBA29766
Architect/DesignerEdwards, William (1719-1789)
Artist/PhotographerEssex, James (1722-1784)
CountryUK: Wales
CityPontypridd
Subject Date1756
Image Date1762
ViewExterior
StyleGeorgian
MediumDrawing
Library ReferenceSD15/19
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectBridges ; Arches
NOTES: This design, Edwards' fourth and final one, included three cylindrical voids (holes) on each side on the bridge which reduced the weight and pressure on the crown. The bridge was too steep and narrow for the cart traffic and within a hundred years a new bridge was built although this one still carries pedestrian traffic.
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