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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
…Iron Age through the medieval period. References: - Hoskins, W.G. (1954). Devon. Collins, New Survey of England. - Claughton, P.F. (1992). "The Combe Martin Silver Mines." Transactions o…
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
* (“valley”) and Martin de Tours, a Norman lord granted the manor after 1066. Industrial Revolution (1750–1900) Mining for silver and iron, horticulture, and shipbuilding flourished durin…
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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…Samson's Bays, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The area is known for its metalliferous ores, including silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron, and manganese. The 'Bideford Bla…
Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…region 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 indust…
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
…routes, this area has a trail for every type of walker. Combe Martin's Origins and History Read about the Iron Age and Saxon origins of Combe Martin; the medieval Lords of the Manor, and…
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…
Lime-burning and Quarrying
…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 Clogg's Quarry is actually stone arches…
Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
: Ubbi; died 878—a large Danish Viking force laid siege to the hillfort of Cynwit, proposed among other candidates to be at "Countisbury Castle". Also known as 'Wind Hill', the British Iron Age hillfort
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
…Martin Museum | Combe Martin Sightseeing |What is Heritage Tourism? Subtopics: Early History: Combe Martin has historical roots dating back to the pre-Roman Iron Age, with archaeological…
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
…romantic combe, and 72 acres of glebe [for their own use and support]". Combe Martin War Memorial The stone granite Grade II listed monument stands in a walled garden with wrought iron g…
Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
. Wild Pear Slates Member: Heavily folded and cleaved silvery-grey slates. Some thin layers of sandstones, siltstones, and limestones, often rusty and iron-stained. 3. Morte Slates: Gener…
Churches
…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 status.…
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