Combe Martin History Glossary

Combe Martin History Glossary
sea cliff (over 1,000 feet), forming a dramatic backdrop to Combe Martin. Grenadiers Soldiers in local legend, said to have captured the Earl of Tyrone in the woods near Combe Martin. Hangman Hills The

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…the dramatic sandstone formations of the Hangman Hills and the mineral‑rich strata that run beneath the village. Combe Martin occupies a classic “coomb” — a deep, narrow val…

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon

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

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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…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…

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
…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 Bush…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…Landmarks There is magnificent coastal scenery including the imposing natural Hangman Hills. The local tradition says that a fellow had stolen a sheep and was carrying the c…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…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 Martin High Stree…