What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Beyond this wall stood Eltham home for twenty eight years to Eden Phillpotts (b.1862-d.1960) author of more than 300 books including the 18 novels of his Dartmoor Cycle. Freeman of Torquay from 1921 President of the Dartmoor Preservation Association 1951-1960 Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.
Eden Phillpotts was an prolific author known for his over 300 books, particularly the 18 novels of his Dartmoor Cycle, significantly contributing to literature set in Devon.
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