Combe Martin History Glossary

Combe Martin History Glossary
…extracted from Combe Martin’s mines. Golden Age of Smuggling The period during the 18th and 19th centuries when smuggling was widespread along the North Devon coast. Great Hangman Englan…

Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments

Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments
…& Castle. 6. Great Hangman and Little Hangman These towering sea cliffs are part of the North Devon Coast Areas of National Beauty, offering stunning views of Combe Martin,…

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
…Variscan Orogeny folded and faulted the rocks, shaping the cliffs we see today. The area features diverse formations: Hangman Sandstone, Combe Martin Slates and Limestones, and Morte Sla…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…Grade-listed buildings, medieval manors, silver mines, and England’s highest sea cliffs. Highlights include the Pack o’ Cards Inn, St Peter ad Vincula Church, Hangman Cliffs, and Watermo…

Combe Martin WW II (1939-1945)

Combe Martin WW II (1939-1945
, receiving treats from the sailors. In 2005, John Bevan of Combe Martin recalled bombings near Little and Big Hangman. And the crash of an English bomber, which became a local spectacle.…

Combe Martin in 1831-1845

Combe Martin in 1831-1845
…is in union with the National Society. There are three rings of stone on the summit of one of the hills in the parish, called Hangman-Hill, the height of which is 1189 feet. Dr. Thomas H…

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…is a favourite destination for sightseeing, vibrant community events, and festivals.  Far out over the sea from Combe Martin Bay and the craggy Hangman Hills: the coasts of Wales loom up…

West Challacombe Manor

West Challacombe Manor
…Research Report Series no. 6-2016: Little Hangman and Challacombe Common, Exmoor National Park: Two possible earlier Neolithic enclosures on western Exmoor.  The lavish roof style is lin…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
…century, and probably happened earlier here. Multiple ores were extracted from local sites including Bowhay Lane, the Hangman Hills, and at Blackstone Point. Sir Thomas Bushell mined Com…

Lime-burning and Quarrying

Lime-burning and Quarrying
.  Quarry on Little Hangman, West Challacombe Farm The quarry on Little Hangman is a national monument on National Trust land. The quarry is undated and its former purpose is…

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…mined at Girt Down and likely on the slopes of Little Hangman. While copper extraction was minimal, it was documented in the Old Combe Martin Mine. Umber, a natural pigment, was quarried…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…mining reached its peak between 1796 and 1802, with much of the ore exported to South Wales ironworks. Manganese was mined at Girt Down and likely on the slopes of Little Hangman. While…

Website Summary

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…of wildlife. The Great Hangman, the highest sea cliff in England, is a prominent feature of the landscape. Accessibility and User Engagement The website is designed to be accessible, wit…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…siltstones. They are typically grey or greenish in colour. Hangman Grits: These are coarser-grained sandstone and grit deposits, which were formed in a shallow marine environment, during…