4. The cast-iron bridge solution proposed by
Telford was chosen and construction work began
under his supervision.
Pontcysyllte aqueduct was opened on 25 November
1805.
5. The Pontcysyllte
Aqueduct made
Thomas Telford
famous. He was
recognized in his
lifetime as the
greatest builder of
iron bridges and
canals of his time.
6. During the 19th century the canal and
its engineering structures were
regularly maintained. No structural
changes were made.