What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Here lived William Smith "Father of English geology" Born 23rd March 1769, died 28th August 1839.
William Smith was a pioneering geologist who created the first geological map of England, Wales, and part of Scotland, earning him the title "Father of English Geology." His work laid foundational principles for modern geological surveying and stratigraphy.
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Photo: Brian Robert Marshall on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0