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Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval Times
…fibre could withstand the forces of the open ocean or the ravages of salt water as well as hemp. Medieval Hemp Archaeology in Combe Martin In Combe Martin during 2008, volunteer archae…
Early Histories
…the Middle English word for cross, and in medieval times a rood symbolised the True Cross of Christ’s crucifixion. Originally the focus of veneration, the iconic corpus of Christ crucifi…
Combe Martin Community Centre
Go Back Last modified on October 22, 2024 Combe Martin Community Centre Originally a Medieval Church House and Poorhouse (Pre-1640) Combe Martin Community Pages | Combe Martin Village Hal…
Combe Martin Church Rood
…exception; the medieval Church was a pervasive force in people's lives, under the power and influence of the Catholic Church which was the only Church in western Europe at the time. Unb…
Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall
…mining from galena, a lead ore that often contains silver. And throughout the late medieval period: Combe Martin, and Bere Ferrers in the Tamar Valley, were the primary sources of silver…
Churches
, and a rare Tudor-era Roodscreen (Chancel screen). Historically funded by royal patronage and silver mining tithes, reflecting the town’s medieval status. Features include a mediev…
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) dates to the fi…
Combe Martin FAQ
…(CMVHP). Explore Combe Martin’s rich heritage and tourism highlights, from medieval silver mining and coastal landmarks to cultural traditions like the annual Earl of Rone festival. You’…
Battle of Cynwit Glossary
Cynwit was a key tactic employed by the West Saxons against Danish Viking incursions. Angelcynn: By King Alfred's time (c. 871-899), the term "Angelcynn" was used to refer to the people of early medieval
Introduction to Combe Martin
, social and industrial history; its place in medieval England and at the Conquest of 1066. An early history of Combe Martin was published in Magna Britannia (Lysons, 1822). 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 medieval period
Combe Martin Mills and Milling
…heritage, self-sustenance, mining, smelting, and agricultural practices. We trace the existence of mills back to medieval times and their essential function in daily life. We know from t…
Combe Martin History Speed reader
…industries and artisan shops thrived here. Shipbuilding & Silver Mining Schooners were built here for coastal trade in the 19th century. In medieval times, Combe Martin silver mining fin…
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?Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval TimesCombe Martin Mills and MillingEarly HistoriesSilver Bullion and WarThe Blackmore CountrySmuggling in North DevonThe English Civil WarBattle of Arx Cynwi…
Corelli's Reuben Dale 1896
…wonder if it came out o' some sacred place o' Norman worship, it looks like it. An' here's th' old key” [to the probably medieval vestry door]. Historic England estimates the vestry plan…
Combe Martin History Glossary
…Vincula) The oldest building in the village, dating from medieval times, famous for its 15th-century oak chancel screen and historic churchyard. Bideford Black A rare black pigment (culm…
Community
Annual Carnival News on Facebook˃ Combe Martin Community Shop˃ Combe Martin Annual Earl of Rone Festival˃ Rare Video from Combe Martin's Earl of Rone Festival 1998˃ Combe Martin's Medieval Church
West Challacombe Manor
) | Combe Martin Medieval Church House Published on March 25, 2024 Last modified on September 18, 2025 | [Permissions for Use] Recommended: Deep Dive into the History of Combe Martin> Hi…
Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…important source of lead and often contained valuable silver. Abstract This article comprehensively details the history of silver-lead extraction in Combe Martin, spanning its medieval o…
Combe Martin Village Hall
…Media: Combe Martin Village Hall | Facebook What's On/Calendar (combemartinvillagehall.co.uk) Facilities/Gallery Combe Martin Medieval Church Hall
Battle of Cynwit Article Abstract
…to settlement. They established strongholds and territories, most notably in the Danelaw, which included parts of Northumbria, East Anglia and Mercia, in Early Medieval England. At grid…
Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
. From medieval royal commissions to 19th-century shafts carved into the valley sides, the village’s landscape still bears the marks of this industrious past Archaeological evidence from…
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…Tenancy Our downloadable PDF files describe how Combe Martin ceased to function as a feudal manor owned by a lord. Medieval feudal society operated on a system of reciprocal obligations…
Combe Martin Industrial History
…publications, this article explores the rich industrial heritage of Combe Martin, North Devon, from medieval times to the 20th century. A full bibliography is included. The maritime vill…
Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
. They established strongholds and territories, most notably in the Danelaw, which included parts of Northumbria, East Anglia and Mercia, in Early Medieval England. At grid reference SS 7…
Combe Martin Landmarks
…Places Quick Overview ➕ Show Summary Combe Martin in North Devon offers a rich blend of heritage tourism and natural beauty. Visitors can explore Grade-listed buildings, medieval manors,…
Silver Bullion and War
-680 when gold coins were phased out. By the reigns of the first two Norman kings, there were over 70 active mints in medieval Britain. A bullion coin is struck from refined precious met…
Combe Martin Culm - Plant or Coal
, expanded after the Industrial Revolution 1760-1840. Medieval Trade and Industry Between 1540-1640 in Great Britain there was progress in technology, and growth in large-scale industry.…
The English Civil War
…1642. And a month later, the King refused to surrender control of the militia to Parliament. During June 1642 he revived medieval commissions of array in response to the militia ordinan…
Combe Martin History Blogs
…tells a story of transformation—from medieval landholding to modern coastal resilience—and it’s packed with stories that inform, inspire, and invite reflection. 🏰 Sir John Pollard: Refor…
Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
…Martin's geological wealth not only supported mining but also influenced other industries: lime burning and quarrying was central to the village's economy during medieval times and beyon…
Lime-burning and Quarrying
…Martin - 1237379 | Historic England MDE8267 - Post-medieval lime kiln and possible counting house above Wild Pear Beach - The Historic Environment Record for Exmoor National Park (exmoor…
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