Combe Martin History Glossary

Combe Martin History Glossary
…smuggling was widespread along the North Devon coast. Great Hangman England’s highest sea cliff (over 1,000 feet), forming a dramatic backdrop to Combe Martin. Grenadiers Soldiers in loc…

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
…character were shaped by its geology, formed during the Devonian Period and sculpted by the Variscan Orogeny.  The area features diverse formations: Hangman Sandstone, Combe Martin Slate…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…Bassett family at The Bassett Family Newsletter. Combe Martin's Hangman Sea Cliffs The imposing natural sea cliffs, 'the Hangmen' sandstone formations, loom large over Combe Martin in th…

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…and the craggy Hangman Hills: the coasts of Wales loom up in purple clouds on the horizon. Combe Martin Bay is recognised for its geological importance, featuring diverse rock formations…

Combe Martin WW II (1939-1945)

Combe Martin WW II (1939-1945
…of Combe Martin recalled bombings near Little and Big Hangman. And the crash of an English bomber, which became a local spectacle.  John told how one German plane mistakenly landed at RA…

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…

West Challacombe Manor

West Challacombe Manor
…England 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 styl…

Website Summary

Website Summary
. Geological and Ecological Features Located within Exmoor National Park, Combe Martin is characterised by dramatic coastlines, cliffs, and a diverse range of wildlife. The Great Hangman,…

Lime-burning and Quarrying

Lime-burning and Quarrying
…cart horse were badly injured when they fell into the Lee limekilns at Combe Martin. Richard Comer, aged 8 and the son of a kiln owner, was also killed there.  Quarry on Little Hangman,…

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…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
, east of Combe Martin parish church, is one of the oldest silver mines in Britain. Mining was also carried out on Combe Martin's Hangman Hills, and at nearby Blackstone Point sited near…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…the ore exported to South Wales ironworks. Manganese was mined at Girt Down and likely on the slopes of Little Hangman. While copper extraction was minimal, it was documented in the Old…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…Ilfracombe Slates, these are also metamorphosed sedimentary rocks that were once shales and siltstones. They are typically grey or greenish in colour. Hangman Grits: These are coarser-gr…