Avon Protection, Abbey Mill, Richard Gane, and Spencer Moulton green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: Abbey Mill Bradford's last new cloth mill, built by Richard Gane of Trowbridge in 1875 on an earlier mill site. Closed 1902, occupied in 1914-18 by the Royal Cycling Corps and Australian Forces. Acquired by Spencer Moulton, then Avon Rubber in 1956 producing springs for road and rail vehicles, later offices until 1995. Developed as retirement apartments in 1997 Recorded plaque organisation: Bradford on Avon Preservation Trust.

Richard Gane was a prominent mill owner who built Abbey Mill in Bradford in 1875, contributing significantly to the region's textile industry. Spencer Moulton later acquired the site, which became part of Avon Rubber, producing essential components for transportation and eventually transforming into retirement apartments, reflecting changes in industrial use over time.