Combe Martin Ores and Smelting

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
, such as silver, copper, gold, and iron. These are often called 'noble' ores. The primary production of silver requires the smelting of ores by furnacing. The first two Combe Martin lea…

Combe Martin in 1902

Combe Martin in 1902
…private residents; names, occupations and businesses, along with their residences. "The population of Combe Martin in 1891, was 1407". The parish Sexton in 1902 was Ernest Norman. "The Iron

Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall

Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall
. offers a comprehensive history of silver mining in Devon and Cornwall. It highlights the significance of these ancient British southwest regions, in the production of silver from the Iron

Combe Martin Mills and Milling

Combe Martin Mills and Milling
…milling grain, sawing lumber, and smelting iron ore. Watermill operators faced seasonal challenges, and technological adaptations such as weirs and mill races were employed to ensure th…

Combe Martin Shipbuilding (19th Century)

Combe Martin Shipbuilding (19th Century
…planing the lumber to prepare it for the market (BFI, 2024). The Advent of Iron and Steel Ships Until the 19th century and the Second Industrial Revolution, ships were constructed mainl…

Battle of Cynwit Article Abstract

Battle of Cynwit Article Abstract
', 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 settleme…

Community

Community
…Combe Martin, the historic and scenic village on the North Devon Coast of England, has a rich industrial heritage including mining for silver and iron, quarrying, fishing, farming, and…

Battle of Cynwit Glossary

Battle of Cynwit Glossary
…east of Lynmouth along the A39 road. Countisbury Camp (Wind Hill): This univallate promontory fort dated to the British Iron Age is located in North Devon, England. Thought to be Cynwit…

Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin

Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin
…Value 2). Constructed in the late 19th century: these entrance gates and gatepiers to Buzzacott Manor are composed of cast and wrought iron. The gates are divided into five sections, wi…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
, mining and quarrying operations. The village has a long history of extracting iron, umber, lead-ore, silver, and copper. Yet Combe Martin's medieval wool industry should not be overloo…

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Website Summary

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…Martin Museum> Browse our list of 50 original articles> Subtopics: Historical Background Early History: Combe Martin has historical roots dating back to the pre-Roman Iron Age, with arc…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…lime-burning operations. These solid fuels were employed to power the smelting of silver and lead, iron and tin, commonly in smelt mills, bloomeries and blowing houses. These practices…

Corelli's Reuben Dale 1896

Corelli's Reuben Dale 1896
…Reuben "held up a quaint and heavy iron implement that looked more like a screw-driver with a cross handle than anything else". [Referring to the old oak Peter’s Pence chest in the vest…

Combe Martin in 1831-1845

Combe Martin in 1831-1845
…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 coppe…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…1066. We also include the modern period. Whilst you are here, have a look at our picture gallery. Combe Martin's Origins and History Read about the Iron Age and Saxon origins of Combe M…

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
…glass panes. Another noteworthy window is located to the right of the ground floor entrance facing the street. Each pane’s central circle was formed by the glass blower’s iron (Historic…

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
, effectively isolating the end of the hill spur to create a "promontory fort" (National Trust, 2024). In summary, Wind Hill's British Iron Age hillfort stands as a formidable redoubt. A…

Lime-burning and Quarrying

Lime-burning and Quarrying
…Dr Peter Claughton confirmed the rectangular building he saw in 1973, was a lime kiln. He believes it was using lime and coal brought in by sea from South Wales by ships. They returned with ir…

Combe Martin Community Centre

Combe Martin Community Centre
…previous kiosks. These K6 kiosks weighed 3/4 of a tonne. Made by various contractors in the 1930s, the K6 is cast iron with a domed roof. Its features include unperforated crowns to the…

Combe Martin Landmarks

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…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
.  Wines and fruits came from the Mediterranean and cattle came from Ireland. Coal, culm, iron, and flag-stones came from Wales; and marble and slate from Cornwall. Moreover, the Newfoun…

Churches

Churches
…ashlar dressing, and its red sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock common in vernacular architecture. Sandstone gets its distinctive red color from the presence of iron oxide, also kn…