Belmont, Sidmouth, Barnes, Joseph Scott, William Hine-Haycock, and 2 others

This blue commemorative plaque records: Belmont. Near this gateway stood a small fort with armoury and flag staff, dating from the mid 17th.C., but demolished after the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Gateway belonged to "Belmont" a crenellated Regency House with large walled garden. Built 1817 by Maj. Barnes. Sold 1818 to Sir Joseph Scott BT., 1752-1828, who on retirement from politics became active in development of Regency Sidmouth. 1869 acquired by William Hine-Haycock. A member of M.C.C. he did much to promote development of the cricket club. Became home of Mr. & Mrs. Wood 1896. A man of wealth and benefactor of Sidmouth, he gave town it's first steam fire engine and, as a memorial to his wife, presented Church House to the Church and its land to the Town. He died 1908 age 90. Converted to Hotel 1920. Recorded plaque organisation: Sid Vale Association.

Major Barnes built Belmont in 1817, while Sir Joseph Scott, a former politician, significantly contributed to the development of Regency Sidmouth after acquiring the property in 1818. Richard Henry Wood, a wealthy benefactor, donated Sidmouth's first steam fire engine and Church House to the town as a memorial to his wife Elizabeth Hatton Wood.