West Challacombe Manor

West Challacombe Manor
Go Back Share this website: West Challacombe Manor, Combe Martin Address:  West Challacombe Lane, Combe Martin, North Devon, England EX34 0DS Similar Articles: Pack o' Cards Inn Combe Mar…

Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin

Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin
Go Back Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin The historic Combe Martin landmark Buzzacott Manor was built around 1800 in the reign of George III. It underwent alterations and extensi…

Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments

Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments
. 3. West Challacombe Manor A significant Medieval manor estate, originally the family seat of Prouse. Featuring a grand false-hammer-beam roof. The Cruck barn (‘A’ frame) da…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
the harbour, and on the sea cliffs on the western edge of Exmoor. Local miners state that you're never far from a mine tunnel in Combe Martin. Combe Martin Manorial Estates The term Manor refers to an

Combe Martin FAQ

Combe Martin FAQ
…name Combe Martin comes from the medieval lords of the manor — the FitzMartin family. They were powerful barons who held the Barony of Dartington from the 1100s for six generations. Beca…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…to the FitzMartin family, who received the market grant in 1264. In that year, Henry III granted Combe Martin a market charter to Nicholas FitzMartin, the lord of the manor. The FitzMart…

Combe Martin Famous People

Combe Martin Famous People
…Protestant reformers. Sir Richard Pollard MP (1505-1542) Was awarded the manor of Combe Martin from King Henry VIII in 1537. Pollard was a contentious figure because of his involvement i…

Exploring Combe Martin

Exploring Combe Martin
…has been known for: Saxon Settlement to an Anglo-Norman Manor: Communal wool production and the finest hemp industry. Silver Mining: Seven centuries of silver and lead mining from the me…

Combe Martin History Blogs

Combe Martin History Blogs
Downloadable Files Updated on January 30, 2026 Our latest downloadable materials now include our full academic research study on the ownership lineage, and seigniorial evolution, of the Manor of Combe Martin

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…Martin isn’t just scenic—it’s rich in hidden heritage. Discover silver mines, historic manor houses, and wartime stories in the heart of a celebrated coastal settlement shaped over centu…

Combe Martin in 1822

Combe Martin in 1822
…ownership of Combe Martin manor, tracing its passage through notable families (FitzMartin, Audley, Holland, Pollard, Hancock, Buller, and Watson) and the division of the estate. Local No…

Combe Martin Mills and Milling

Combe Martin Mills and Milling
…Martin's two corn mills were owned by the Manor and leased to a miller (CMLHG, p. 55,1989). Most small villages once had to rely on mills and water for all their needs, and they were exp…

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-commercial teaching. CMVHP Blogs Explore original articles on our Blog page. Read about Combe Martin's medieval manor, mining, local folklore and wartime experiences. Use CMVHP as a Reli…

Combe Martin History Speed reader

Combe Martin History Speed reader
…century. In medieval times, Combe Martin silver mining financed the English monarchy. Historic Evolution From Anglo-Norman manor to industrial hub, Combe Martin’s history is reflected in…

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St Peter's church graveyard.  The incumbent rector in 1898 was the Rev. Humphrey William Toms, the parish cleric in charge at Combe Martin for over sixty years. "The Living" was a rectory manor, in the

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
…informally. Similar articles: West Challacombe Manor Combe Martin  Buzzacott Manor Combe Martin Abstract Located on Combe Martin High Street, The Pack O' Cards Inn, formerly…

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, the Lord of the Manor". Usage rights: This Article is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Non-Commercial, No Derivatives This page is maintained by the Combe Martin Village History Project,…

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, dialect traditions, local customs such as the Earl of Rone festival, and the evolution of the medieval manor—drawing on historical texts, archival materials, and scholarly references. T…

The Blackmore Country

The Blackmore Country
…Pack of Cards, as the old manor-house of the Leys is usually designated) runs a subterranean passage, constructed for drainage purposes. The ore is exceedingly rich in silver and lead, a…

Silver Mining to Strawberries

Silver Mining to Strawberries
…could make a living from a market garden of one acre. These men bought their land when Combe Martin's 19th century Buzzacott Manor was sold with its estate, in 1919. Allington stated tha…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…that miners were often required to pay a levy to the lord of the manor or liberty, under whose jurisdiction the mine operated. Levies to the manor lord, known as lot, and co…

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon

Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
…applications, cob earth constructions, and the local architecture. Incorporating local stone, Combe Martin's old manor houses and buildings, some dating back to the medieval period, are…