Combe Martin History Glossary

Combe Martin History Glossary
…procession and reenactment based on local legend. Earl of Tyrone Hugh O’Neill, Irish nobleman and political refugee, whose legendary capture is the basis for the Earl of Rone folklore. E…

Combe Martin History Speed reader

Combe Martin History Speed reader
…culture. Living Traditions Combe Martin’s annual May bank holiday Earl of Rone Festival is a celebrated historic tradition. The Shammickite dialect and associated folklore remain vibrant…

Combe Martin WW II (1939-1945)

Combe Martin WW II (1939-1945
Combe Martin in World War II (1939–1945) Discover Combe Martin’s wartime legacy—Operation PLUTO, D-Day troops, POWs, and Devon folklore. A Refuge and a Site of Strategic Importance in Wor…

Combe Martin The Earl of Rone

Combe Martin The Earl of Rone
…of North Devon’s most distinctive folk customs. The four‑day May Bank Holiday celebration brings together pageantry, folklore, and community spirit, drawing visitors and journalists. Now…

Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments

Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments
…Wales. At over 1,000 ft and rich in folklore, Great Hangman is England’s highest sea cliff and the highest point on the South West Coast Path. 7. St Peter ad Vincula Church Combe Martin'…

The Blackmore Country

The Blackmore Country
…with pious horror as “dark”—no doubt in allusion to the bits of folklore, which—happily, as I think—yet linger in these rural districts. [ *Thomas Westcote (c. 1567 – c. 1637) (alias Wes…

Combe Martin History Blogs

Combe Martin History Blogs
…— the same landscapes that have inspired folklore, writers, and generations of locals. Just as Victorian authors once wove Combe Martin into their stories, The Roses now adds a cinematic…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…exploration, encouraging visitors to appreciate the region's wild nature, folklore and history. Combe Martin's Unique Assets Hidden assets include mining tunnels and adits running undern…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
…Martin's rugged coves and access to the Bristol Channel. The clash between local free-traders and the government, and the resulting community folklore. Using reliable historical referenc…

Combe Martin Church Rood

Combe Martin Church Rood
…of the congregation. In Combe Martin folklore, "the gates of heaven never close". According to Historic England, “all of the rood [dado] panels in [Combe Martin] church, except for three…

Website Summary

Website Summary
…preserves. These formed a significant part of its economy. Community and Events Annual events include the Earl of Rone Festival: unique to Combe Martin, celebrating local folklore and tr…

About this Website and Terms of Use

About this Website and Terms of Use
…limited extent we may include some hearsay and local folklore, and AI generated graphics alongside our own original photographs and artwork. We welcome contributors from everywhere, incl…

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
. Kingsley Printing, Ilfracombe. Grounding the Story in Fact This article is based on detailed historical research and primary sources, not just local folklore. Our account is informed by…

Churches

Churches
…local folklore. Historically enhanced through royal patronage and mining tithes. References Historic England – Church of St Peter ad Vincula (Listing No. 1106799) National Pipe Organ Reg…

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…periodical press and authors sharing history, folklore, and heritage. International bestselling novels include Lorna Doone (Doddridge, 1869) set on Exmoor, and The Mighty Atom (Corelli,…