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West Challacombe Manor
West Challacombe Manor
Go Back Share this website: West Challacombe Manor, Combe Martin Address: West Challacombe Lane, Combe Martin, North Devon, England EX34 0DS Similar Articles: Pack o' Cards Inn Combe Mar…
Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin
Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin
Go Back Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin The historic Combe Martin landmark Buzzacott Manor was built around 1800 in the reign of George III. It underwent alterations and extensi…
Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments
Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments
. 3. West Challacombe Manor A significant Medieval manor estate, originally the family seat of Prouse. Featuring a grand false-hammer-beam roof. The Cruck barn (‘A’ frame) da…
Combe Martin Landmarks
Combe Martin Landmarks
…far from a mine tunnel in Combe Martin. Combe Martin Manorial Estates The term Manor refers to an estate rather than just its farmhouse or Great Hall. In medieval times, manor
Introduction to Combe Martin
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 Famous People
Combe Martin Famous People
Fellow at New College, Oxford, in 1536. He was primarily known for his role in defending Catholic doctrine against Protestant reformers. Sir Richard Pollard MP (1505-1542 Was awarded the manor of Combe
Exploring Combe Martin
Exploring Combe Martin
…has been known for: Saxon Settlement to an Anglo-Norman Manor: Communal wool production and the finest hemp industry. Silver Mining: Seven centuries of silver and lead mining from the me…
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. Discover silver mines, historic manor houses, and wartime stories in the heart of a celebrated coastal settlement shaped over centuries. Combe Martin Events & Festivals 2025 ➔ Read more…
Combe Martin in 1822
Combe Martin in 1822
…ownership of Combe Martin manor, tracing its passage through notable families (FitzMartin, Audley, Holland, Pollard, Hancock, Buller, and Watson) and the division of the estate. Local No…
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…LandmarksWest Challacombe ManorCombe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled MonumentsCombe Martin Pack o' Cards InnBuzzacott Manor Combe MartinCombe Martin Community CentreGeology of Comb…
Combe Martin Mills and Milling
Combe Martin Mills and Milling
…Martin's two corn mills were owned by the Manor and leased to a miller (CMLHG, p. 55,1989). Most small villages once had to rely on mills and water for all their needs, and they were exp…
Combe Martin History Blogs
Combe Martin History Blogs
…Newsletter For November 2025 Pdf PDF – 4.9 MB 0 downloads Download Combe Martin Manor The Tudor Pollard Legacy Pdf PDF – 235.7 KB 17 downloads Download Find more downloadable PDFs on our…
Combe Martin History Speed reader
Combe Martin History Speed reader
…century. In medieval times, Combe Martin silver mining financed the English monarchy. Historic Evolution From Anglo-Norman manor to industrial hub, Combe Martin’s history is reflected in…
Website Summary
Website Summary
…settlement to an Anglo-Norman manor; onwards to a multi-industrial centre, and its transition to a heritage tourism community. Related: Combe Martin Museum | Combe Martin Sightseeing |Wh…
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St Peter's church graveyard. The incumbent rector in 1898 was the Rev. Humphrey William Toms, the parish cleric in charge at Combe Martin for over sixty years. "The Living" was a rectory manor, in the
Combe Martin FAQ
Combe Martin FAQ
* (“valley”) and Martin de Tours, a Norman lord granted the manor after 1066. Industrial Revolution (1750–1900) Mining for silver and iron, horticulture, and shipbuilding flourished durin…
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…Lord of the Manor". Usage rights: This Article is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Non-Commercial, No Derivatives This page is maintained by the Combe Martin Village History Project, based…
Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
…informally. Similar articles: West Challacombe Manor Combe Martin Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin Abstract Located on Combe Martin High Street, The Pack O' Cards Inn, formerly…
The Blackmore Country
The Blackmore Country
…Pack of Cards, as the old manor-house of the Leys is usually designated) runs a subterranean passage, constructed for drainage purposes. The ore is exceedingly rich in silver and lead, a…
Silver Mining to Strawberries
Silver Mining to Strawberries
…could make a living from a market garden of one acre. These men bought their land when Combe Martin's 19th century Buzzacott Manor was sold with its estate, in 1919. Allington stated tha…
Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…pay a levy to the lord of the manor or liberty, under whose jurisdiction the mine operated. Levies to the manor lord, known as lot, and cope, portions of the ore and additio…
Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
…is lined by buildings showcasing local stone, local lime applications, cob earth constructions, and the local architecture. Incorporating local stone, Combe Martin's old manor houses and…