Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
…Geologists' Association, 78 (4), 555-IN4. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-7878(68)80003-3. South West Coast Path Association (n.d.) Combe Martin & The Hangman Hills. Available…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…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 Hangman a…

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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…craggy Hangman Hills: the coasts of Wales loom up in purple clouds on the horizon. Along this coastline during the 'Golden Age of Smuggling', free-traders plied their illici…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…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 back, having…

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…Combe Martin, and ironstone was worked on the cliffs near Little Hangman, Blackstone Point and Girt Down. The remains comprising earthworks are thought to include adits and spoil heaps.…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…to the landmark Hangman Hills, up to Combe Martin Knap Down and Holdstone Down, and two miles east. Tunnels also run under the length of Combe Martin High Street.  In additi…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
…Lane Mine Tenement, east of Combe Martin parish church, is the oldest silver mine in the district. Mining was also carried out on Combe Martin's Hangman Hills, and at nearby…