Marton, Middlesbrough
Marton-in-Cleveland
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Middlesbrough | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | MIDDLESBROUGH |
Postcode district | TS7 & TS8 |
Dialling code | 01642 |
Police | Cleveland |
Fire | Cleveland |
Ambulance | North East |
UK Parliament | |
Marton (officially Marton-in-Cleveland) is an area of
The Marton parish originally stretched north to the River Tees, however with the expansion of Middlesbrough, the parish became progressively smaller, ultimately becoming a suburb of south Middlesbrough.
Attractions include
At the 2011 census, the Marton Ward (Marton East since 2015) had a population of 4,728[1] while Marton West Ward had a population of 5,305.[2]
James Cook
The
Namesakes
The tiny community of
Stewart Park
In 1859, the ruin and the land that is now the park were bought by the Middlesbrough
St Cuthbert's Church
There is no record of the foundation of St Cuthbert's Church, but there is evidence that it dates from the 12th century, in the Norman period. At that time the overlords of Marton were the
in 1119, and succeeding generations of the family bestowed gifts of land and property on this and other religious houses in the area. The church at Marton was one of those gifts to Guisborough, given before 1187.In 1540 when the priory was dissolved by
In 1843 and 1847 a major refurbishment took place, mainly financed by J.B. Rudd of Tollesby Hall, the local squire.[10] A later pen portrait in the Parish magazine tells us that the Church was "restored, widened, and lengthened so that it became, from a little whitewashed, flat ceilinged, sash-windowed, dilapidated edifice with only two aisles and one transept, into the present beautiful building".[11]
Captain James Cook was baptised at St Cuthbert's Church. The church is now ornamented with a stained-glass window commemorating Cook.[12][3]
The graves of
Governance
2023 local elections results for Marton East Ward
In the 2023 local elections, the following members were returned to Middlesbrough Borough Council:[14]
Ward | Councillor | Party | |
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Nunthorpe | Morgan McClintock | Liberal Democrats | |
Nunthorpe | Mieka Smiles | Conservatives |
Notable people
Other notable persons who lived in the parish of Marton include Bolckow's business partner
Marton is also the base for a junior football club, Marton F.C., which was founded in 1982 and for which Jonathan Woodgate (born 1980), David Wheater (born 1987) and Stewart Downing (born 1984), subsequent Middlesbrough F.C. professional footballers, once played.
Education
Marton has three primary schools: Lingfield Primary School, Captain Cook Primary School and Marton Manor Primary School.
Amenities
Marton Shops, a parade of local supermarkets, eateries, banks, pharmacy and various other outlets is located on the A172 (Stokesley Road). Marton Library & Community Hub is located on Laurel Road, just behind the shops.[17]
Marton Cricket Club (founded c.1853), located adjacent to the Rudds Arms, play in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League (NYSD) league.[19] The club's pavilion includes a function room available for hire for occasions such as wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and funerals etc.
Transport
Marton is served by bus routes provided by Arriva North East 28, 28a, 29 that connect to Middlesbrough town centre.
Stations in the area are on the
References
- Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ ISBN 0-7593-1011-4.
- ISBN 978-0-09-193313-5.
- ISBN 0-19-869103-3.
- ^ "Mystery of hall fire finally solved - 51 years on". The Northern Echo. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Party for young and old marks park's 80 years". The Northern Echo. 24 May 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ Historic England. "Memorial to Captain James Cook circa 80 metres south of Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (Grade II) (1137243)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Parishes: Marton | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ISBN 9780903857598.
- ^ History of St. Cuthbert's Church Archived 30 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- Beazley, Charles Raymond (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 7 (11th ed.). p. 71. .
- ^ "Evening Gazette: Marton & Nunthorpe". Marton graves of Middlesbrough's founding fathers restored. TS7. 16 May 2009. Archived from the original on 3 June 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ^ "Middlesbrough May 2023 Election Results". May 2023.
- ISBN 978-0-09-193313-5.
- ^ "Primary and Secondary Education in Middlesbrough" (PDF). Middlesbrough.gov.uk. pp. 17–18. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Marton Library & Community Hub". Middlesbrough Council Website. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ Huntley, David (13 June 2019). "Devastating fire tears through derelict Marton Hotel and Country Club". Teesside Live Website. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Marton Cricket Club A Brief History". Marton Cricket Club Website. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ "Esk Valley Railway : Northern Rail Timetable". Esk Valley Railway Development Company. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ Bowe, Charlotte (10 December 2017). "Timetable changes for new Sunday rail services". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 2 July 2018.