Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…Combe Martin at the western boundary of Exmoor National Park. Both hills looming over the Combe Martin valley were used for mineral exploration and extraction. In legend, Great Ha…

Combe Martin in 1831-1845

Combe Martin in 1831-1845
…is in union with the National Society. There are three rings of stone on the summit of one of the hills in the parish, called Hangman-Hill, the height of which is 1189 feet…

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-Thomas and prominent local entrepreneurs of the past. Far out over the sea from Combe Martin Bay and the craggy Hangman Hills, the coasts of Wales loom up in purple clouds.…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…magnificent coastal scenery including the imposing natural Hangman Hills. The local tradition says that a fellow had stolen a sheep and was carrying the carcase home on his…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
…Combe Martin's Hangman Hills, and at nearby Blackstone Point sited near the South West Coast Path.  There are mine tunnels running underneath Combe Martin's Pack o' Cards I…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…in the shafts of Combmartin" (1895, p. 52).  Combe Martin's Mining Monuments Mine workings exist from Combe Martin beach to the landmark Hangman Hills, up to Combe Martin K…

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…mineral workings can be found around Combe Martin, and ironstone was worked on the cliffs near Little Hangman, Blackstone Point and Girt Down. The remains comprising earthworks are thou…