Silver-lead mine spans much of the floor and sides of the Umber valley, situated in the middle of the village. The main workings are located on the northeast side of the valley, to the east of the church. The site is believed to have ancient workings, possibly dating back to the 13th century, and was reworked in 1528 under Hochstetter. It may have been the location of Fayes Mine from 1587 to 1594, with an attempted reopening in 1646-1648, although the old workings were not adequately drained. Throughout the 18th century, there were intermittent attempts at reworking the mine.

A more significant reopening occurred in 1813 but was closed after only four years. Deep workings took place from 1835 to 1848. In 1876, the section around Harris’s Shaft (at coordinates 58874654) was reopened by the Combmartin Mining Co. and operated until 1880.

Today, the site features remains of a Cornish beam engine house with a remote chimney at William’s Shaft, an angle/balance bob pit, buttressed walls retaining spoil, a blacksmith’s shop, and a dwelling based on an account house. These remnants are now in the ownership of the Combe Martin Miners, who are conducting archaeological work on the site. For further information, they should be contacted directly.