Clifton House, Sidmouth and Connaught House blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Clifton House and Connaught House Nos.4 and 5 Clifton Place, built c. 1810 and c. 1805 as lodging houses by Mr. Heffer, a prosperous local fisherman, and called Heffer's Row. Sometime in 1810 No5 was rented by Lord Le Despencer while he was building Knowle Cottage. Originally both thatched, a fire in 1944 severely damaged No.5 which was rebuilt in 1948. Recorded plaque organisation: Sid Vale Association.

Clifton House and Connaught House were originally constructed around 1805-1810 as lodging houses by Mr. Heffer, a successful local fisherman, known initially as Heffer's Row; Lord Le Despencer rented No.5 in 1810 while constructing his nearby residence, Knowle Cottage.