Marton, East Riding of Yorkshire
Hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Marton is a hamlet in the civil parish of Burton Constable, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and in an area known as Holderness. It is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Kingston upon Hull city centre and 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the village of Skirlaugh and the A165 road.
| Marton | |
|---|---|
Hill Farm, Marton | |
  Marton Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | TA179392 |
| • London | 160 mi (260 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HULL |
| Postcode district | HU11 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Marton was formerly a township in the parish of Swine,[1] in 1866 Marton became a separate civil parish, on 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Burton Constable.[2] In 1931 the parish had a population of 73.[3]
In 1823 Marton was in the Wapentake and Liberty of Holderness. A Catholic chapel was the only place of worship. Population at the time was 129, with occupations including nine farmers and a shoemaker. A carrier, who was also a Licensed victualler, operated between the village and Hull twice weekly.[4]
Marton was served from 1864 to 1964 by Burton Constable railway station on the Hull and Hornsea Railway.[5]
To the south-east of the settlement is the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Sacrament which is a Grade II listed building.[6]
The name Marton derives from the Old English meretūn meaning 'mere settlement'.[7]
