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
…celebrates centuries of folklore and pageantry. Share this website: Last modified on May 27, 2025 Original Composition by CMVHP [Official Earl of Rone Website] [Earl of Rone Festival Vid…

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
…just legend or myth—it’s a tapestry woven from archival records, folklore, and the people in a coastal town who kept their secrets well. We didn’t just write our article on smuggling—we…

Combe Martin Landmarks

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

Smuggling in North Devon

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 Using reliable historical references, we detail specific locations, economic impacts, and…

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
…the Earl of Rone Festival: unique to Combe Martin, celebrating local folklore and traditions. Carnival: The village hosts a traditional carnival featuring floats and community participat…

About this Website and Terms of Use

About this Website and Terms of Use
…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 contributors from…

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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 folklore and family memories. Read about notable people connected to Combe Martin, including the overlord who was a prominent Tudor official and legal agent of Thomas Cromwell, best know…