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John Loudon McAdam plaque

Commemorative plaque

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The public map records this plaque for John Loudon McAdam. Its recorded inscription reads: John Loudon McAdam, inventor of ‘macadamised’ roads, lived here from 1805 to 1808.
John Loudon McAdam was a Scottish engineer and road builder who revolutionized road construction with his 'macadamisation' technique, significantly improving the durability and drainage of roads, which greatly facilitated transportation and commerce in the early 19th century.

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