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Marton

by Alec and Val Scaresbrook

Founded in 1343, St James' and St Paul's church is claimed to be the oldest timber-framed church in Europe that's still in use. It was rebuilt in brick in the 18th century due to decaying timbers. The roof was lowered in 1804 and the aisle windows altered later that century. The tower is supported in the belfry by huge timbers and is unusual because it's roofed in wooden shingles.

The main road and lanes behind the church are lined with black and white cottages and the village boasts the largest and probably oldest oak in the county (in a private garden, just visible from the road). It once housed a calf shed, then a Wendy house, having a tremendous girth although not a great height. It's thought likely to be over 600 years old. See the map below