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Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…particularly renowned for its silver extraction. Beyond silver, the region's production of lead, iron, manganese, copper, umber, and lime significantly shaped its local industry and infr…
Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall
…Roman rule, maintained coastal trade connections and overlies exceptionally rich mineral geology, explaining persistent local mining from the Iron Age through the medieval period. Refere…
Combe Martin in 1902
". The parish Sexton in 1902 was Ernest Norman. "The Iron Chapel of Holy Trinity to St Peter's Church, was erected by Rev. Humphrey William Toms on his own land in 1855. It was gifted by…
Battle of Cynwit Article Abstract
". Also known as 'Wind Hill', the British Iron Age hillfort stands above Lynmouth in Exmoor National Park. Over time, particularly in the late 9th century, some Vikings shifted their focu…
Community
…scenic village on the North Devon Coast of England, has a rich industrial heritage including mining for silver and iron, quarrying, fishing, farming, and horticulture. A Popular North De…
Combe Martin Mills and Milling
situated near rivers or streams which provided the necessary water power. We discuss the various designs and functions of waterwheels, which were pivotal in milling grain, sawing lumber, and smelting iron
Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin
: these entrance gates and gatepiers to Buzzacott Manor are composed of cast and wrought iron. The gates are divided into five sections, with the two outer sections separated by a pair of…
Combe Martin Shipbuilding (19th Century
…planks). The final steps involved edging, trimming, drying, and planing the lumber to prepare it for the market (BFI, 2024). The Advent of Iron and Steel Ships Until the 19th century and…
Combe Martin FAQ
…Industrial Revolution (1750–1900) Mining for silver and iron, lime-quarrying, horticulture, and shipbuilding flourished during this period — laying the foundation for modern Combe Martin…
Memories of Old Combmartin (Shamwick
…placed in aisles to accommodate overflow attendance. For residents at the seaside end of the village, a corrugated iron structure known as the "Iron Church" was erected wher…
Battle of Cynwit Glossary
district of Devon, England. Situated on Exmoor, it lies approximately two miles east of Lynmouth along the A39 road. Countisbury Camp (Wind Hill): This univallate promontory fort dated to the British Iron
Combe Martin Industrial History
…were common in earlier centuries. Read the full article on Combe Martin Shipbuilding (19th Century) Close ⛏️ Silver, Lead & Iron Mining Combe Martin silver-lead mining is documented from…
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. After Southey’s death, Warter edited and published them in four series. Combe Martin's metalliferous mines, worked for silver, lead, zinc, iron, and manganese at different periods, dema…
Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…was particularly renowned for its silver extraction. Beyond silver, the region's production of lead, iron, manganese, copper, umber, and lime significantly shaped its local industry and…
Corelli's Reuben Dale 1896
fifteenth-century, with original sanctuary ring and lock. It is similar to the door to the west tower stair turret (List Entry Number: 1106799). Corelli wrote that Reuben "held up a quaint and heavy iron
Combe Martin in 1831-1845
…1813 a more profitable attempt was made, which, after four years, however, was discontinued: the works have been since renewed, and the mines are at present in operation. Some iron and c…
Introduction to Combe Martin
share our content unaltered, provided that it is appropriately attributed and used for personal, educational, and non‑commercial purposes only. Combe Martin's Origins and History Read about the Iron
Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
…village and beneath the Pack o' Cards Inn. 🏡 Materials & Craftsmanship Built with stone, rubble, and cob—typical of Devonian architecture. Features include oak panelling, wrought iron ba…
Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
', the British Iron Age hillfort stands above Lynmouth in Exmoor National Park. Over time, particularly in the late 9th century, some Vikings shifted their focus from raiding to settlemen…
Lime-burning and Quarrying
…sea from South Wales by ships. They returned with iron or manganese from the adjacent workings (Exmoor National Park, 2023). Clogg's Quarry Combe Martin A tunnel from Pig's Lane into Clo…
Combe Martin Community Centre
…1930s, the K6 is cast iron with a domed roof. Its features include unperforated crowns to the top panels, and margin glazing. While the K2 and K3 had appealing designs, the K2 was too la…
Website Summary
…has historical roots dating back to the pre-Roman Iron Age, with archaeological evidence suggesting its significance in Roman trade. Silver Mining: The village was known for its silver m…
Smuggling in North Devon
commodities were imported from various regions, including timber, hemp, and tallow from the Baltic and America. Wines and fruits came from the Mediterranean and cattle came from Ireland. Coal, culm, iron
Combe Martin Landmarks
…wrought iron gates, by the Parish Church of St Peter ad Vincula on Church Street. Historic England listed LEN 1391933. OS Grid Ref: SS 58626 46306. Combe Martin War Memorial was erected…
Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
: Heavily folded and cleaved silvery-grey slates. Some thin layers of sandstones, siltstones, and limestones, often rusty and iron-stained. 3. Morte Slates: Generally dark, fine-grained r…
Churches
…in vernacular architecture. Sandstone gets its distinctive red color from the presence of iron oxide, also known as rust. Battlements on churches were mainly decorative symbols of statu…
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