Silver Mining to Strawberries
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Mining at Exmoor National Park
Mining on Exmoor National Park Modified on July 13, 2024 Exmoor, UK
Silver Mining in Devon and Cornwall
Go Back Mining in Devon and Cornwall By Combe Martin History and Heritage Project ©2023-2025 Originally posted in November 2023 | Last modified on February 10, 2025 The Romans Mined for S…
Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
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…Terms of UseWebsite SummaryAccessibilityOur MissionIntroduction to Combe MartinCombe Martin Events and Festivals 2025Combe Martin Carnival 1945Combe Martin PhotosSilver Mining to Strawbe…
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The History of Combe Martin Combe Martin History Homepage| Combe Martin Events 2025 | Combe Martin Silver Mining Last modified on January 13, 2025 Combe Martin Village Combe Martin: A Hi…
Exploring Combe Martin
, renowned for its rich history and heritage. This village has evolved from a mining hub to a vibrant community with a focus on agriculture and tourism. Historical Highlights Throughout h…
Combe Martin Industrial History
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Combe Martin Photos
…of silver mining, shipbuilding, and other industries. The Combe Martin Photo Gallery showcases a collection of modern and historic images that provide a visual exploration of the village…
Combe Martin Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments
…church has recently been restored. 8. Knap Down Mine Sett Historical remnants of silver lead mining can be found here, including a ruined engine house and chimney. 9. Combe Martin Silver…
Geology of Combe Martin in North Devon
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…trade. Silver Mining: The village was known for its silver mines from the 1290s through to the late 19th century, contributing economically and socially to the region. Combe Martin's
Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
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Historical Overview of Combe Martin
…Discover a village unlike any other! Combe Martin boasts a mining heritage, a quirky pub designed like a deck of cards, and unique West Country traditions. Explore the fascinating story,…
Combe Martin Culm - Plant or Coal
). Anthracite Mining in North Devon Bideford Black is a unique, naturally occurring carbon based mineral, or Culm deposit, running alongside seams of high quality anthracite (coal) across…
The Blackmore Country
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, North Devon Combe Martin Silver and silver mining history Explore the rich history and heritage of this idyllic seaside resort in North Devon. The Combe Martin History website was first…
West Challacombe Manor
, architectural details, and its role in the local history of Combe Martin. West Challacombe Silver Mine (The Old West Combmartin Sett) Part of Combe Martin's silver-lead mining history y…
Combe Martin Landmarks
…miles. Hidden assets include mining tunnels and adits running underneath Combe Martin, at the harbour, and on the sea cliffs on the western edge of Exmoor. Local miners state that you're…
Community
…with a Vibrant Community Life 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, quar…
Combe Martin Civil War Money
…England’s wars during the 1200s to the 17th century English Civil War. Sir Thomas Bushell During the First English Civil War (1642 to 1646), roguish mining engineer and entrepreneur Col…
Combe Martin Famous People
Combe Martin's Famous People Go Back Last modified on February 18, 2025 Original Article by Admin. Combe Martin's Ancient to Modern Personalities Popular: Â The Earl of Rone | Silver Mining |Â Combe
Combe Martin Village Hall
 Earl of Rone | Silver Mining | Village Hall Events 2025 | Community | Combe Martin's Community Hub for Over a Century Combe Martin Village Hall is a historic landmark. On December 2, 19…
The English Civil War
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Combe Martin FAQ
…coast. What makes Combe Martin special? Combe Martin has a long history of seaside hospitality, and a rich industrial heritage including mining for silver and iron, quarrying, fishing, f…
Silver Bullion and War
…mines were worked by Royalist mining engineer Thomas Bushell, who defended Lundy Island for King Charles I, and struck coins there. Forces loyal to King Charles I established their own…
Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval Times
…in Combe Martin Reported by BBC Devon Local History in 2008, Combe Martin’s Trevor Dunkerley said “the amazing thing about [this] site is that mining in the 19th century literally covere…
Flying Officer J.N. Rowbotham KIA 1944
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Combe Martin in 1831-1845
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Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
…donkey. He is mourned by the fool, and heckled by the many spectators. Secrets of The Pack o' Cards Inn Topographer Frederick J. Snell wrote that mining levels were driven under Combe M…
Introduction to Combe Martin
' cycles of Combe Martin's silver mining era. Providing more sustainable economic opportunities for centuries, Combe Martin's communal wool and hemp production drove the village’s economy…
Combe Martin Mills and Milling
not clear. The Consol mines belonged to Combmartin and the reference is the Historic Exmoor Environment Record HER MDE21752. Around GR SS 6260 4645 at Verwill Lane EX34 0PE, are the remains of mining
Combe Martin Shipbuilding (19th Century
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Combe Martin Events and Festivals 2025
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Lime-burning and Quarrying
…Martin lime-burning were far in excess of fatalities in the mining industry ("OLD COMBMARTIN", 1994, P. 39). Combe Martin Museum and Information Point has pictures and information on lo…
Churches
…property, even after it had already been donated to a religious institution (ibid). The larger-than-average size of this church is likely due to the medieval silver mining in Combe Marti…
Smuggling in North Devon
: Sherrycombe and Girt Down. John H. Moore: Mining around Hele Bay and Combe Martin, north Devon (johnhmoore.co.uk). A Case (or Cask) at Watermouth in 1785 Berrynarbor News (1996) reporte…
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