Combe Martin Famous People

Combe Martin Famous People
, Harding eventually became a College Fellow at New College, Oxford, in 1536. He was primarily known for his role in defending Catholic doctrine against Protestant reformers. Sir Richard Pollar…

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. Combe Martin's Notable Personalities> Sir Richard Pollard (1505-1542) was a key historical figure who was granted the manor of Combe Martin by King Henry VIII.  Pollard ow…

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…controversial Bishop John Jewel (Anglican, 1522-1571) and Sir Richard Pollard (by 1505-1542). An unpopular figure, Pollard was granted the manor of Combe Martin for his ser…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
) Henry VIII reserved the Combe Martin gold and silver mines, when he sold the manor and borough of Combe Martin in 1537 to Sir Richard Pollard, MP for Taunton and, later, for Devon. The…

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…the King, and probably a surveyor to Speaker of the House of Commons Sir John Pollard (c.1528-75). Sir John Pollard sold the manor of Combe Martin to his tenants. The demes…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…silver mines when he sold the manor and borough of Combe Martin in 1537 to Sir Richard Pollard, MP for Taunton and, later, for Devon. There is insufficient evidence from deposits or rec…