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Richard Trevithick stone plaque

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Richard Trevithick stone plaque
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This stone commemorative plaque records: Richard Trevithick 1771-1833 Pioneer of high pressure steam built the first steam locomotive to run on rails. On February 21st 1804 it traversed the spot on which this monument stands on its way to Abercynon

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