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This stone commemorative plaque records: Rogerus Bacon Philosophus insignis, Doctor Mirabilis Qui methodo experimentali Scientiae finas mirifice proruit Post vitam longam, strenuam, indefessam Prope hunc locum Inter Franciscanos suos In Christo obdormivit A S MCCXCII + The Great Philosopher Roger Bacon Known by the Experimental Method Extended marvellously the realm of science After a long life of untiring activity Near this place In the home of his Franciscan brethren Fell asleep in Christ A D 1292
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- Charles Ricketts, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Philip Halling, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mr Ignavy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Steve Daniels, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jim Osley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bill Nicholls, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Sankey, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stuart Taylor, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Derek Harper, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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