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Combe Martin History Glossary

Combe Martin History Glossary
…have captured the Earl of Tyrone in the woods near Combe Martin. Hangman Hills The twin sea cliffs-Great Hangman and Little Hangman-overlooking the…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…the western boundary of Exmoor National Park. Both hills looming over the Combe Martin valley were used for mineral exploration and extraction. In legend, Great Hangman and…

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
…Path Association (n.d.) Combe Martin & The Hangman Hills. Available at: https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/259/. St. John, James; "Folded gyprock." Wikimedia Comm…

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.…

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…Exmoor National Park, the village is a favourite destination for sightseeing, vibrant community events, and festivals. Far out over the sea from Combe Martin Bay and the craggy Hangman…

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…of 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 O…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…natural Hangman Hills. The local tradition says that a fellow had stolen a sheep and was carrying the carcase home on his back, having tied the hind legs together around his…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…exist from Combe Martin beach to the landmark Hangman Hills, up to Combe Martin Knap Down and Holdstone Down, and two miles east. Tunnels also run under the length of Combe…

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 Poin…

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