Combe Martin History Glossary

Combe Martin History Glossary
…legendary capture is the basis for the Earl of Rone folklore. Edwardian Era The period (1901–1910) following the Victorian era, during which Combe Martin’s maritime and social traditions…

Combe Martin The Earl of Rone

Combe Martin The Earl of Rone
…the village community. A symbol of North Devon culture, the festival celebrates centuries of folklore and pageantry. Share this website: Last modified on May 27, 2025 Original Compositio…

Combe Martin History Speed reader

Combe Martin History Speed reader
…rich cultural traditions feature the local Shammickite dialect and folklore, which continue to be celebrated. Artists such as J.M.W. Turner captured the dramatic coastal scenery here, wh…

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…

Website Summary

Website Summary
…Festival: unique to Combe Martin, celebrating local folklore and traditions. Carnival: The village hosts a traditional carnival featuring floats and community participation. Local Attrac…

Combe Martin WW II (1939-1945)

Combe Martin WW II (1939-1945
…patrolling the Irish Sea and Bristol Channel. While this story has not been officially substantiated, it reflects the folklore that grew around wartime experiences in the area. Sources N…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…essence of exploration, encouraging visitors to appreciate the region's wild nature, folklore and history. This village features one of the longest main streets in Britain, extending to…

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…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
…Channel and concealing illicit goods, often clashing with authorities. These exploits inspired folklore and legends, contrasting law-abiding citizens with daring smugglers, leaving a las…

About this Website and Terms of Use

About this Website and Terms of Use
…purely incidental. To a limited extent we may include some hearsay and local folklore, and AI generated graphics alongside our own original photographs and artwork. We welcome contributo…

Churches

Churches
…cross, celebrated in local folklore. Historically enhanced through royal patronage and mining tithes. References Historic England – Church of St Peter ad Vincula (Listing No. 1106799) Na…

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