Combe Martin Famous People

Combe Martin Famous People
…Protestant reformers. Sir Richard Pollard MP (1505-1542) Was awarded the manor of Combe Martin from King Henry VIII in 1537. Pollard was a contentious figure because of his…

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…

Combe Martin History Blogs

Combe Martin History Blogs
…Tudor Pollard Legacy Pdf PDF – 235.7 KB 147 downloads Download Cmvhp The Toponymy Of Combe Martin A Linguistic Stratigraphy Pdf PDF – 116.7 KB 69 downloads Download Manor Of Combe Martin…

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Pollard (1505-1542) was a key historical figure who was granted the manor of Combe Martin by King Henry VIII.  Pollard owned this manor in the 16th century, with responsibil…

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…the 1500s—when Sir John Pollard sold the estate to its tenants and demesne lands to his servant, William Hancock. This marked the end of feudal lordship in Combe Martin and the rise of c…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…in 1537 to Sir 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

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…nobility and gentry.  William Hancock (c1530 - 1587) was a gentleman and servant of the King, and probably a surveyor to Speaker of the House of Commons Sir John Pollard (c.1528-75). Sir…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…gold and silver 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 deposit…

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
. Asser’s Life of Alfred. Journal article. JSTOR Collection. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48578272.  Pollard, Justin. Alfred the Great: The King and His England. John Murray; Illustrated…