What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: John Macadam, General Surveyor of Roads, lived here c.1820 Recorded plaque organisation: Penrith Urban District Council.
John Macadam was a Scottish surveyor who significantly influenced road construction techniques; his work laid the groundwork for what became known as macadamized roads, improving transportation infrastructure in the 19th century.
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