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Charles Lapworth plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This commemorative plaque records: Charles Lapworth 1842–1920 Professor of Geology was Headmaster here 1864–75. His Borders research led to a new understanding of the geology of southern Scotland Recorded plaque organisation: Historic Environment Scotland.

From the Open Plaques record 78758

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