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…

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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…production and exports of vast quantities of fruits and vegetables, including the finest strawberries. Combe Martin's Notable Personalities> Sir Richard Pollard (1505-1542) was a key his…

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…sold by Sir John Pollard (1508-1575), Speaker of the House of Commons,  who died at Combe Martin. The sale of the estate and lands marked the break-up of the feudal manor. If his estate…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…Richard Pollard, MP for Taunton and, later, for Devon. There is insufficient evidence from deposits or records to prove that gold was mined at Combe Martin. Sir Richard Pollard

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…the House of Commons Sir John Pollard (c.1528-75). Sir John Pollard sold the manor of Combe Martin to his tenants. The demesne lands (all the land retained and managed by a…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…mines when he sold the manor and borough of Combe Martin in 1537 to Sir Richard Pollard, MP for Taunton and, later, for Devon. There is insufficient evidence from deposits or records to…

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
…Collection. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48578272.  Pollard, Justin. Alfred the Great: The King and His England. John Murray; Illustrated edition (29 Jun. 2006). Regia Anglorum. (n.d.). …