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. He is buried in the graveyard of Eglwysilan church.