What is recorded here
This marble commemorative plaque records: Hugh Miller was born in this house on the 10th Oct er 1802 and died on the 24th Dec er 1856.
Hugh Miller was a Scottish geologist and writer, known for his detailed documentation of Scottish strata and poetic natural history writings. He was born on October 10, 1802, and died on December 24, 1856.
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