Historical Overview of Combe Martin

Historical Overview of Combe Martin
…in Combe Martin, and browse our website. Combe Martin is a historic maritime village bordering Exmoor National Park. Explore its rich past—from silver mines to the unique Earl of Rone Fe…

Combe Martin Museum

Combe Martin Museum
… Cross Street, Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0DH | Website↗ CLOSED OVER CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR   On the Edge of Exmoor National Park Tel +44 (0)1271 889031 Open Monday to Friday: 10:30 A…

West Challacombe Manor

West Challacombe Manor
…Mining Co., the General Mining Investment Co., and later the West Combe Martin Mining Co (Exmoor National Park HER MDE8262). Recommended Historic Records A comprehensive description of W…

Combe Martin History Speed reader

Combe Martin History Speed reader
…Aloud function, for this page, functions properly on as many devices and browsers as possible. Please bear with us. Combe Martin is a picturesque village on the western edge of Exmoor, o…

Combe Martin History Glossary

Combe Martin History Glossary
…Devon, with seams extending into the Combe Martin area. Blackmore Country The region of North Devon and Exmoor featured in R.D. Blackmore’s novel Lorna Doone, with connections to Combe M…

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…Exmoor to the sea. This layout follows the Umber River through a narrow "combe" (valley). Royal Silver & Industrial Heritage Documented in Crown records, Combe Martin's silver mines fina…

The Blackmore Country

The Blackmore Country
…| Silver Mining | Combe Martin Museum | Combe Martin in The Blackmore Country (1911) Sourced from Frederick John SNELL (1862-1935) | Author of A Book of Exmoor, and North Devon. Title: T…

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…time at 'Waverly' near the Seaside. She stayed at the landmark 'Pack of Cards' Inn whilst writing The Mighty Atom. The authority for this is Exmoor National Park (27 April 2015); "Marie…

Combe Martin Culm - Plant or Coal?

Combe Martin Culm - Plant or Coal
…Heritage Coast of Exmoor, were involved in some sort of maritime trade or mineral working. The two cultures could in theory have been twins. Centuries-old trade in fish, timber, ores, me…

Combe Martin Mills and Milling

Combe Martin Mills and Milling
…their corn at their lord's mills. The Historic Environment Record for Exmoor National Park lists hundreds of mill sites on Exmoor, dating from medieval times to the 19th cen…

Battle of Cynwit Glossary

Battle of Cynwit Glossary
name of the hillfort where the Battle of Cynwit took place in AD 878, between West Saxon forces and a Viking siege force. Scholars suggest the hillfort was located at Countisbury Hillfort, Exmoor, North

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
. Close Overview The Battle of Arx Cynwit (878 CE) An Advanced Study         The Case for Countisbury Hillfort (Wind Hill) near Lynmouth Bay, Exmoor The Battle of Cynwit (878 CE) is an of…

Combe Martin FAQ

Combe Martin FAQ
…Martin located? Combe Martin lies in a sheltered valley on the western edge of Exmoor National Park, five miles east of Ilfracombe on England’s North Devon coast. How did Combe Martin ge…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…longest high streets in the UK, stretching for nearly two miles. Great Hangman, recognised by Exmoor National Park as the highest sheer sea cliff in England and Wales, is the area’s domi…

Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall

Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall
…Geology and history. Galena, a principal ore of lead ['led'], often bears silver (Mindat.org, 2025). Besides Combe Martin's eastern Mine Tenement on Bowhay Lane EX34 0JN: the Exmoor Hist…

Lime-burning and Quarrying

Lime-burning and Quarrying
…Exmoor National Park HER MDE8267 record states that the remains were inaccessible. No exact measurements could be obtained. Fragments of walling remain after the rest fell into the sea.…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
, proved to be erroneous (Exmoor Heritage Environment Record MDE20114). A minor silver-lead working apparently existed in Parracombe from 1877 to 1878 (Exmoor HER MDE21687) l…

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
…area's landscape, and influenced its silver and lead deposits. The Hangman Sandstone Formation, part of the Devonian Exmoor Group, forms the imposing coastal cliffs, creating a striking…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
…Pembrokeshire, became notorious for smuggling. Like Exmoor, the Welsh coast had large numbers of secluded beaches and small coves well off the main trade routes. E. Keble Chatterton (190…

Website Summary

Website Summary
…History Online, Exmoor National Park Authority reports, and the Exmoor Historic Environment Record (HER). Teachers can use this website in classrooms to support lessons abou…

Battle of Cynwit Article Abstract

Battle of Cynwit Article Abstract
". Also known as 'Wind Hill', the British Iron Age hillfort stands above Lynmouth in Exmoor National Park. Over time, particularly in the late 9th century, some Vikings shifted their focu…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…hiking trails that combine stunning coastal views, local history, and natural beauty. Our corner of Exmoor also belongs to the fabled Blackmore Country. Being part of Blackmore Country m…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
…comprehensive overview offers insights into Combe Martin's industrial evolution, reflecting broader economic trends in North Devon and Exmoor. Suggested Article: Take a Deep Dive into Co…

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
…'Waverly' near Combe Martin Seaside.  Corelli stayed at the landmark King's Arms ('Pack of Cards') whilst writing The Mighty Atom; the authority for this is Exmoor National Park (27 Apri…

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…distinctive topography and geology conceal accessible seams of valuable ores and minerals, under the streets, in the surrounding hills and on the local Exmoor cliffs. Lead ('led' Pb ore)…

Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval Times

Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval Times
…national economies. See also: A History of Mills and Milling Around Combe Martin and Exmoor > Today, the story of Combe Martin’s hemp industry serves as a reminder of the village’s rich…

Combe Martin History Blogs

Combe Martin History Blogs
…seeing a lift: • Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall • Combe Martin Ores and Smelting • Mining at Exmoor National Park • Culm – Plant or Coal? It’s fascinating to see how these technical…