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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…vegetables, including the finest strawberries. Combe Martin's Notable Personalities> Sir Richard Pollard (1505-1542) was a key historical figure who was granted the manor of Combe Martin…

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…overlords who lived and died here. The manor property was eventually sold by Sir John Pollard (1508-1575), Speaker of the House of Commons,  who died at Combe Martin. The sale of the est…

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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…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 John

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
Notes, and Glossary. London: Forgotten Books, 2020. ISBN 978-0656249275. Pogăciaş, A. Asser’s Life of Alfred. Journal article. JSTOR Collection. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48578272.  Pollard