What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: The-Lodge Gate-Keepers House to the celebrated James Watt 1797
James Watt was a pioneering Scottish inventor and engineer who significantly improved the steam engine, driving the Industrial Revolution. The Lodge commemorates his residence and contributions in the area during his later years.
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