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
attire with halo, symbolizing martyrdom and church-state conflict. King Henry II illustrated with royal regalia, highlighting his authority and historical significance. Portrait of Sir Richard Pollard

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…fruits and vegetables, including the finest strawberries. Combe Martin's Notable Personalities> Sir Richard Pollard (1505-1542) was a key historical figure who was granted t…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…the manor 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 prove that gold wa…

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…the crown, and continued through overlords who lived and died here. Sir Richard Pollard MP (c.1505–1542), a prominent agent of Thomas Cromwell during the sale or suppression…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
).  Henry VIII reserved the 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. The…

Churches

Churches
…witnesses, Alfred, Joel son of Osmund steward of the bishop of Salisbury, Hubert steward of Baldwin de Redvers, Robert the Dane, Richard de Holoueya, Richard son of Ralph, a…

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
…Chronicle. Phoenix Press. Abels, Richard (1998) Alfred the Great: War, Kingship and Culture in Anglo-Saxon England. Longman. Higham, N.J. (1993) The Kingdom of Northumbria AD 350–1100. S…