What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Holyrood Lace Mill. Manufactured plain net from 1829-1964. The mill owner for many years was Col. J.W.Gifford (1856-1930), Astronomer and Pioneer in X-ray photography.
J.W. Gifford, owner of the Holyrood Lace Mill from 1856 to 1930, was an astronomer and a pioneer in X-ray photography, contributing significantly to both lace manufacturing and scientific advancements.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
Baptist ChurchListed building · 75 yd.jpg?width=1280)
The GuildhallListed building · 113 yd
Monument to John Stringfellow in ChardMonument or public art · 143 ydJohn Stringfellow MonumentMemorial · 152 yd
Old Milestone by the B3162, FortonMonument or public art · 1537 yd
Horn MoorWood · 1.7 mi
Waterfall, Cricket St ThomasWaterfall · 3.1 mi
Statue, Mermaid PoolMonument or public art · 3.1 mi
Great CopseForest · 3.4 mi
Church tower and almshouse, DonyattCastle, fort or tower · 3.6 mi
DonyattVisitor information · 3.6 mi
Herne HillMountain / peak · 3.8 mi