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.
The B4386 road passes through the village. The border with Powys is close by.
There are two public houses in the Marton area: the Lowfield Inn and the Sun Inn. Opposite the Sun Inn is a convenience store. There is an Anglican church dedicated to St Mark and also nonconformist chapel built in 1829 as 'Independent'. 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. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The village's name derives from mere + ton.
Notable clergyman Thomas Bray was born in Marton.
