North Devon
Combe Martin Museum
Combe Martin derives its name from 'combe' - a wooded valley - and from the Norman family Martin that inherited this manor from one of the supporters of William the Conqueror. From 1730 until 1919, when the manor properties were sold, Combe Martin had absentee landlords. this absence of a resident squire is one of the factors that contributed to the development of a village different from the adjoining squire-dominated villages. this fabulous small museum illustrates Combe Martin's history with artefacts, photographs, maps and pictures of the old village industries in silver mining, lime quarrying and burning, agriculture and horticulture together with details of its maritime history.
The new museum site next to the Tourist Information Centre in Cross Street, has been fully refurbished to house all the original exhibitions in new themed galleries spread over 3 floors.
Location:
Combe Martin Museum
Eberleigh House
Cross Street
Devon
EX34 0DH
Tel: 01271 889031
The museum is next to the main village car park by the beach
