Marton, Shropshire

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The post office at Marton, Shropshire

Marton is a small village in Shropshire, England.

It forms part of the civil parish of Chirbury with Brompton and Marton is a parish ward within that parish, returning 3 councillors.[1]

The B4386 road (which runs between Montgomery and Shrewsbury) passes through the village. The border with Powys is close by.[2]

There are two public houses in the Marton area: the Lowfield Inn (outside the village towards Shrewsbury) and the Sun Inn (within the village).[3] Opposite the Sun Inn is a convenience store. There is also a chapel dedicated to St Marks. By the chapel is the village hall.

Marton Pool is a body of water near the village which is the source of the Rea Brook.[2] It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The village's name derives from mere + ton.

Notable clergyman Thomas Bray was born in Marton.

References

  1. ↑ South Shropshire Parishes Order 1987
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ordnance Survey mapping
  3. ↑ Shropshire Pub Survey Pubs in Marton

Coordinates: 52°36′54″N 3°03′14″W / 52.615°N 3.054°W / 52.615; -3.054


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