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…

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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.  Poll…

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…notable figures from the village's history, including the controversial Bishop John Jewel (Anglican, 1522-1571) and Sir Richard Pollard (c.1505-1542). An unpopular figure,…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…(r. June 1491 – January 1547) 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,…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…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…

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…received the income, effectively with ecclesiastical manorial rights. Knights continued to be appointed in charge of Combe Martin Parish until the year 1391 (Richard II) when plain John…