Silver Mining to Strawberries

Silver Mining to Strawberries
Centered Button Go Back Combe Martin Horticultural History Summary Show Page Summary Detailed Summary This page "Silver Mining to Strawberries" outlines the historical transition of Combe…

Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall

Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall
Go Back Mining in Devon and Cornwall By the Combe Martin History Project ©2023-2025 Originally posted in November 2023 | Last modified on March 30, 2025 The Romans Mined for Silver in Dev…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
Read 0% Silver Mining in Combe Martin, North Devon - A History of the Combe Martin Silver Mines Combe Martin Silver Mining This article offers a qualitative historical study…

Exploring Combe Martin

Exploring Combe Martin
, renowned for its rich history and heritage. This village has evolved from a mining hub to a vibrant community with a focus on agriculture and tourism. Historical Highlights Throughout h…

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…mining and smelting. Archaeological evidence from test pit excavations near St Peter ad Vincula Church during the early 2000s, confirmed post-medieval lead ore smelting activities, conne…

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…MissionIntroduction to Combe MartinCombe Martin Events and Festivals 2025Combe Martin Carnival 1945Combe Martin PhotosSilver Mining to StrawberriesCombe Martin The Earl of RoneEarl of Ro…

Combe Martin History Speed reader

Combe Martin History Speed reader
…industries including farming, trades and retail, horticulture, and mining. Listen to This Page Stop Introduction This community-driven nonprofit website is powered by the Combe Martin Vi…

Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments

Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments
…church has recently been restored. 8. Knap Down Mine Sett Historical remnants of silver lead mining can be found here, including a ruined engine house and chimney. 9. Combe Martin Silver…

Combe Martin Photos

Combe Martin Photos
…of silver mining, shipbuilding, and other industries. The Combe Martin Photo Gallery showcases a collection of modern and historic images that provide a visual exploration of the village…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
…Industry] | [Combe Martin Silver Mining] Did You Know? In W. White's Gazette (1850): Coal vessels and fishing smacks resorted to Combe Martin Cove, where pilots for the Bristol Channel w…

Website Summary

Website Summary
…Roman trade. Silver Mining: The village was known for its silver mines from the 1290s through to the late 19th century, contributing economically and socially to the region. Combe Martin…

Historical Overview of Combe Martin

Historical Overview of Combe Martin
…Discover a village unlike any other! Combe Martin boasts a mining heritage, a quirky pub designed like a deck of cards, and unique West Country traditions. Explore the fascinating story,…

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
: [Combe Martin History Homepage] | [Combe Martin Silver Mining] [Combe Martin Industrial History] What makes Combe Martin's geology unique? Its rock formations, shaped during the Devonia…

Combe Martin Culm - Plant or Coal?

Combe Martin Culm - Plant or Coal
…Combe Martin (Mindat.org, 2023). Anthracite Mining in North Devon Bideford Black is a unique, naturally occurring carbon based mineral, or Culm deposit, running alongside seams of high q…

Combe Martin in 1878-1879

Combe Martin in 1878-1879
…history of the historic silver mining village of Combe Martin. © Combemartinvillage.co.uk 2023-2026 All rights reserved. References: Extracts posted from the archived electronic copy. Or…

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, Devon UK History of Combe Martin, North Devon Combe Martin Silver and silver mining history Explore the rich history and heritage of this idyllic seaside resort in North Devon. The Comb…

Combe Martin History Glossary

Combe Martin History Glossary
…guide to local people, places, and traditions you’ll meet in the story of our village. Adits Horizontal mining tunnels dug into hillsides to reach mineral veins. Many are still visible a…

The Blackmore Country

The Blackmore Country
…| Silver Mining | Combe Martin Museum | Combe Martin in The Blackmore Country (1911) Sourced from Frederick John SNELL (1862-1935) | Author of A Book of Exmoor, and North Devon. Title: T…

Combe Martin in 1822

Combe Martin in 1822
…thread-making, hemp cultivation, lime burning, and the import/export of goods, as well as the rise and decline of the town’s silver mining industry. Manorial History: There is a detailed…

West Challacombe Manor

West Challacombe Manor
, architectural details, and its role in the local history of Combe Martin. West Challacombe Silver Mine (The Old West Combmartin Sett) Part of Combe Martin's silver-lead mining history y…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
. Hidden assets include mining tunnels and adits running underneath Combe Martin, at the harbour, and on the sea cliffs on the western edge of Exmoor. Local miners state that you're never…

Community

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 Civil War Money

Combe Martin Civil War Money
…England’s wars during the 1200s to the 17th century English Civil War.  Sir Thomas Bushell During the First English Civil War (1642 to 1646), roguish mining engineer and entrepreneur Col…

Combe Martin Famous People

Combe Martin Famous People
Combe Martin's Famous People Go Back Last modified on February 18, 2025 Original Article by Admin. Combe Martin's Ancient to Modern Personalities Popular:  The Earl of Rone | Silver Mining | Combe

The English Civil War

The English Civil War
Go Back By Combe Martin History and Heritage Project (2023-2024) Modified on June 08, 2024 | Posted on August 07, 2023 Popular: Combe Martin Events 2024 | Church Tours 2024 | Silver Mining | Combe

Combe Martin FAQ

Combe Martin FAQ
…hospitality, and a rich industrial heritage including mining for silver and iron, quarrying, fishing, farming, and horticulture. Today, it is a popular, welcoming and inclusive tourist d…

Silver Bullion and War

Silver Bullion and War
…mines were worked by Royalist mining engineer Thomas Bushell, who defended Lundy Island for King Charles I, and struck coins there.  Forces loyal to King Charles I established their own…

Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval Times

Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval Times
…in Combe Martin Reported by BBC Devon Local History in 2008, Combe Martin’s Trevor Dunkerley said “the amazing thing about [this] site is that mining in the 19th century literally covere…

Flying Officer J.N. Rowbotham KIA 1944

Flying Officer J.N. Rowbotham KIA 1944
Popular: Combe Martin Events 2024 | Hunting the Earl of Rone | Silver Mining | Combe Martin Museum | Industrial History | Go Back Combe Martin Flying Officer John Neville Rowbotham Royal…

Combe Martin in 1831-1845

Combe Martin in 1831-1845
(1831) A Topographical Dictionary of England is in the public domain Published print version: Abe Books Extracts are quoted verbatim The Combe Martin Ley Education charity still exists Combe Martin Silver Mining Combe Martin Lime-Burning and Quarrying Combe Martin and Sir Thomas Bushell

Churches

Churches
…& Funding Enhanced during the medieval period with royal patronage and mining tithes from historic silver mines. Continues to serve as a vital spiritual and cultural centre. Architectura…

Combe Martin Mills and Milling

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 Pack o' Cards Inn

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
…donkey. He is mourned by the fool, and heckled by the many spectators.  Secrets of The Pack o' Cards Inn Topographer Frederick J. Snell wrote that mining levels were driven under Combe M…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
hemp industry spanned the Middle Ages to the nineteenth-century. The local wool trade and hemp industry were particularly significant during the 'boom and bust' cycles of Combe Martin's silver mining

Combe Martin Events and Festivals 2025

Combe Martin Events and Festivals 2025
…Combe Martin | Local Silver Mining | Village Hall  | Enlarge the following pictures for clarity by using the arrows | Our pictures are subject to copyright | Our Combe Martin Earl of Ron…

About this Website and Terms of Use

About this Website and Terms of Use
…access, in the sense that anyone can freely access its content for non-commercial purposes. From Combe Martin's mining and maritime past to cultural traditions and local landmarks, we ai…

Lime-burning and Quarrying

Lime-burning and Quarrying
…Martin lime-burning were far in excess of fatalities in the mining industry ("OLD COMBMARTIN", 1994, P. 39).  Combe Martin Museum and Information Point has pictures and information on lo…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
. Moore: Mining around Hele Bay and Combe Martin, north Devon (johnhmoore.co.uk). A Case (or Cask) at Watermouth in 1785 Berrynarbor News (1996) reported a story from 1785: Tidesman Georg…