Douste's House, Roger Douste, and Pratteshide blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: This was the location of Pratteshide (Pratt’s landing place) from where the ancient ferry Exmouth to Starcross, with royal concession, operated for many centuries. Nearby stood Douste's House, built by Roger Douste prior to 1240 AD, where all shipping dues and ferry rents were paid. In the late 19th century, the area became known as Mona Island, named after one of the cottages on the site. Recorded plaque organisation: Exmouth Society.

Roger Douste was a medieval landowner who built Douste's House prior to 1240 AD; the house served as an important administrative center for collecting shipping dues and ferry rents from the ancient Exmouth to Starcross ferry route.