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Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…particularly renowned for its silver extraction. Beyond silver, the region's production of lead, iron, manganese, copper, umber, and lime significantly shaped its local industry and infr…
Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall
…cultural and political region after Roman rule, maintained coastal trade connections and overlies exceptionally rich mineral geology, explaining persistent local mining from the Iron Age…
Combe Martin in 1902
". The parish Sexton in 1902 was Ernest Norman. "The Iron Chapel of Holy Trinity to St Peter's Church, was erected by Rev. Humphrey William Toms on his own land in 1855. It was gifted by…
Battle of Cynwit Article Abstract
". Also known as 'Wind Hill', the British Iron Age hillfort stands above Lynmouth in Exmoor National Park. Over time, particularly in the late 9th century, some Vikings shifted their focu…
Community
…village on the North Devon Coast of England, has a rich industrial heritage including mining for silver and iron, quarrying, fishing, farming, and horticulture. A Popular North Devon Sea…
Combe Martin Mills and Milling
situated near rivers or streams which provided the necessary water power. We discuss the various designs and functions of waterwheels, which were pivotal in milling grain, sawing lumber, and smelting iron
Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin
: these entrance gates and gatepiers to Buzzacott Manor are composed of cast and wrought iron. The gates are divided into five sections, with the two outer sections separated by a pair of…
Combe Martin Shipbuilding (19th Century
…it for the market (BFI, 2024). The Advent of Iron and Steel Ships Until the 19th century and the Second Industrial Revolution, ships were constructed mainly of wood, and construction and…
Memories of Old Combmartin (Shamwick
…placed in aisles to accommodate overflow attendance. For residents at the seaside end of the village, a corrugated iron structure known as the "Iron Church" was erected wher…
Battle of Cynwit Glossary
of Devon, England. Situated on Exmoor, it lies approximately two miles east of Lynmouth along the A39 road. Countisbury Camp (Wind Hill): This univallate promontory fort dated to the British Iron Age
Combe Martin FAQ
North Devon coast. What makes Combe Martin special for visitors? Combe Martin has a long history of seaside hospitality, and a rich industrial heritage including mining for silver and iron, quarrying
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…Interest (SSSI). The area is known for its metalliferous ores, including silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron, and manganese. The 'Bideford Black' culm seam extends into the district. Combe…
Combe Martin Industrial History
, dating back to the 13th century, focused on extracting iron, umber, lead-ore, silver, and copper. During the English Civil War, loyalist engineer Sir Thomas Bushell mined silver for Kin…
Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…paper "The Mineral Wealth of Combe Martin" by CMVHP (June, 2025). The region was particularly renowned for its silver extraction. Beyond silver, the region's production of lead, iron, ma…
Corelli's Reuben Dale 1896
fifteenth-century, with original sanctuary ring and lock. It is similar to the door to the west tower stair turret (List Entry Number: 1106799). Corelli wrote that Reuben "held up a quaint and heavy iron
Combe Martin in 1831-1845
…1813 a more profitable attempt was made, which, after four years, however, was discontinued: the works have been since renewed, and the mines are at present in operation. Some iron and c…
Introduction to Combe Martin
…routes, this area has a trail for every type of walker. Combe Martin's Origins and History Read about the Iron Age and Saxon origins of Combe Martin; the medieval Lords of the Manor, and…
Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
, rubble, and cob—typical of Devonian architecture. Features include oak panelling, wrought iron balustrades, and glass panes with central circles from 17th-century glassblowing. 🍽️ Moder…
Lime-burning and Quarrying
…returned with iron or manganese from the adjacent workings (Exmoor National Park, 2023). Clogg's Quarry Combe Martin A tunnel from Pig's Lane into Clogg's Quarry is actually stone arches…
Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
…'Wind Hill', the British Iron Age hillfort stands above Lynmouth in Exmoor National Park. Over time, particularly in the late 9th century, some Vikings shifted their focus from raiding t…
Combe Martin Community Centre
…universal usability, avoiding the problems with previous kiosks. These K6 kiosks weighed 3/4 of a tonne. Made by various contractors in the 1930s, the K6 is cast iron with a domed roof.…
Website Summary
…Museum | Combe Martin Sightseeing |What is Heritage Tourism? Subtopics: Early History: Combe Martin has historical roots dating back to the pre-Roman Iron Age, with archaeological eviden…
Smuggling in North Devon
. Wines and fruits came from the Mediterranean and cattle came from Ireland. Coal, culm, iron, and flag-stones came from Wales; and marble and slate from Cornwall. Moreover, the Newfound…
Combe Martin Landmarks
, and 72 acres of glebe [for their own use and support]". Combe Martin War Memorial The stone granite Grade II listed monument stands in a walled garden with wrought iron gates, by the Pa…
Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
. Wild Pear Slates Member: Heavily folded and cleaved silvery-grey slates. Some thin layers of sandstones, siltstones, and limestones, often rusty and iron-stained. 3. Morte Slates: Gener…
Churches
…architecture. Sandstone gets its distinctive red color from the presence of iron oxide, also known as rust. Battlements on churches were mainly decorative symbols of status. The gaps in…
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