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
. From medieval landholding to silver mining, folklore, geology, and wartime life, these blog posts help bring Combe Martin’s history to life for everyone. Explore original research and f…

Website Summary

Website Summary
…non-commercial teaching. CMVHP Blogs Explore original articles on our Blog page. Read about Combe Martin's medieval manor, mining, local folklore and wartime experiences. Use CMVHP as a…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
…between local free-traders and the government, and the resulting community folklore. Using reliable historical references, we detail specific locations, economic impacts, and the truth a…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…Edwardian writers aiming to capture the essence of exploration, encouraging visitors to appreciate the region's wild nature, folklore and history. Combe Martin's Unique Assets Hidden ass…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…Britain and the wider Empire. A Living Heritage of History, Folklore, and Community From medieval church carvings and the Pack o’ Cards Inn to mining remains, legends, and long‑standing…

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…

About this Website and Terms of Use

About this Website and Terms of Use
, this is often necessary for contextual purposes and is purely incidental. To a limited extent we may include some hearsay and local folklore, and AI generated graphics alongside our own…

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
. 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 specific records, including Ma…

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…in popular novels, travel writing, and landscape artworks, where its dramatic cliffs, silver‑mining heritage, and folklore traditions have inspired authors and painters across generation…

Churches

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

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…local folklore as part of the wider cultural memory surrounding the mines. Records show that the Crown quickly abandoned the Combe Martin Royal silver mines after their 1292 opening, foc…