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 I…

Combe Martin Famous People

Combe Martin Famous People
Combe Martin's Notable People in History Go Back Last modified on September 16, 2024 at 18:30 BST (UTC+1) Original Article by Admin. Combe Martin's Ancient to Modern Personalities Popula…

Our Mission

Our Mission
…of Combe Martin, from its ancient mines and monuments to its social and industrial histories. This website can easily be translated into several languages via Google Translate, or Micro…

Corelli's Reuben Dale 1896

Corelli's Reuben Dale 1896
…fur ye!" said Reuben Dale, with almost an air of triumph as he paused on the vestry threshold and rapped his ringers lightly on the thick oak panels of the ancient portal". "That's olde…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…association with a noble family. The feudal medieval manor system in England gradually declined between the 14th and 17th centuries. The ancient feudal manor of Combe Martin was sold to…

Battle of Cynwit Glossary

Battle of Cynwit Glossary
, stronghold or elevated position used for defence. Often found in ancient and medieval architecture. Arx Cynuit (Cynwit): The name of the hillfort where the Battle of Cynwit took place…

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…village’s social history and industrial heritage. Exploring Combe Martin's Ancient History Signs of prehistoric habitation have been found here, and the Romans mined this area for silve…

Churches

Churches
…church's ancient and modern secrets, and its original 15th century roodscreen, you can visit during daytime opening hours. We turn the spotlight on this church's rare artifacts, its arc…

Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval Times

Combe Martin Hemp | Medieval Times
…Muggleswick were outlying landholdings held by monasteries or priories. Such landed estates were used for food production, and centred on farms with out-buildings. About Retting Retting is the

West Challacombe Manor

West Challacombe Manor
…West Challacombe Manor, the topographer Tristram Risdon (c.1580-1640) wrote in his lifelong chorography of Devon (c.1632) that "in this parish of Combmartin, is 'Orchard', the dwelling, in anc…

Combe Martin Church Rood

Combe Martin Church Rood
…it. Some say that it might be a remnant of the ancient practice of public penance and expiation. Penitents were ritually expelled from the church at the beginning of Lent, but veiling c…

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE

Battle of Arx Cynwit (Countisbury) 878 CE
…among historians. Ancient and medieval chroniclers' accounts may be influenced by their perspective, the sources they had access to, and their intended audience. Their accounts are ofte…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
…uncovered ancient mining pumps, signaling the potential to revive the once-thriving industry. Over the next several decades, the mines saw periods of renewed activity and investment. Th…

Combe Martin The Earl of Rone

Combe Martin The Earl of Rone
…due to their association with nature, cycles, and ancient traditions. They have played a role in various pagan festivals across different cultures. The Legend of the Earl of 'Rone  Over…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…from Druidical Remains Mr Polwhele of Cornwall wrote in 1793 that "the ancient pillars at Combe-Martin were called the Hanging Stones from Druidical remains of a temple; and the Hanging…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
…other trees was used to infuse and convert hide into tanned leather. From ancient times and especially during the industrial revolution, both tan bark and oak timber were important comm…

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting

Combe Martin Ores and Smelting
…Wales iron-works at Llanelly. The quantity sent in the seven years was 9293 tons. "None had been shipped since 1802" (Lysons, D., 1822). About Silver Smelting Smelting is the ancient ar…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
…lord of the soil, and they his vassals (Harper, C.G., 1909. Ch. X, p. 129). Charles G. Harper (1909): The Smugglers - Picturesque Chapters in the Story of an Ancient Craft. Gutenberg. H…