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 be…

Combe Martin History Blogs

Combe Martin History Blogs
, symbolizing martyrdom and church-state conflict. King Henry II illustrated with royal regalia, highlighting his authority and historical significance. Portrait of Sir Richard Poll…

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…Martin's Notable Personalities> Sir Richard Pollard (1505-1542) was a key historical figure who was granted the manor of Combe Martin by King Henry VIII.  Pollard

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…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…

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…Martin's medieval manor estate escheated to the crown, and continued through overlords who lived and died here. Sir Richard Pollard MP (c.1505–1542), a prominent agent of Th…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…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. Richard Pollard

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, Richard de Holoueya, Richard son of Ralph, and Philip de Beri, and Richard de Pontcardun, and many other laymen. This aforesaid concord was made before me and…

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
) Chronicon Æthelweardi. Ed. Alistair Campbell. Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1962. Swanton, Michael (2000) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Phoenix Press. Abels, Richard (1998) Alfred the Great: War,…