Old Combe Martin Mine, Combe Martin, North Devon, Devon, England, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Old Combe Martin Mine | Mine |
| Combe Martin | - not defined - |
| North Devon | District |
| Devon | County |
| England | Constituent Country |
| UK | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
51° 11' 59'' North , 4° 1' 11'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
UK National Grid Reference:
SS589465
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin | 2,687 (2018) | 0.3km |
| Berrynarbor | 802 (2018) | 2.9km |
| Ilfracombe | 11,184 (2018) | 6.6km |
| Bratton Fleming | 928 (2018) | 10.3km |
| Goodleigh | 450 (2018) | 12.3km |
A silver-lead mine the workings of which are spread over much of the floor and sides of the Umber valley in the middle of the village. The main workings are on the northeast side of the valley to the east of the church. Ancient workings probably dating back to the 13th century and reworked 1528 under Hochstetter. Possibly site of Fayes Mine 1587-94; attempted reopening 1646-8 but old workings not drained. Intermittent attempts at reworking through 18th century. Reopened 1813 but closed after four years. Deep working 1835-1848. In 1876 that section around Harris's Shaft (58874654) reopened by Combmartin Mining Co. and worked until 1880. Remains (one wall and foundations only) of Cornish beam engine house with remote chimney at William's Shaft, angle/balance bob pit, buttressed walls retaining spoil, blacksmith's shop and dwelling based on account house. Claughton,1991.
Now in the ownership of the Combe Martin Miners who are carrying out archeological work and should be contacted for information.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS References: |
| ⓘ Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena Formula: PbS with Ag |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 References: |
| ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 References: |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | var. Silver-bearing Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS with Ag |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| C | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| C | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena | PbS with Ag |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena | PbS with Ag |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena | PbS with Ag |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
British and Irish IslesGroup of Islands
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Rheno-Hercynian BeltOrogenic Belt
UK
- England
- Devon and Cornwall metalliferous mining districtMining District
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Old Combe Martin Mine, Combe Martin, North Devon, Devon, England, UK