St James' and St Paul's Church, Marton

The church was founded and endowed in 1343 by Sir John de Davenport and his son Vivian. The belfry was added subsequently; it dates from around 1540. At that time, the existing entrance at the west end was also added. Further restoration was carried out in 1930–31, including renewal of some wall panels, rafters and belfry shingles. A brick extension to the chancel was constructed in the 20th century.

The timber piers are octagonal in shape. Two damaged stone effigies of 14th-century knights are in the belfry; The organ was built in 1894 by A. Worral. The ring consists of six bells, three of which are dated 1598, 1663 and 1758. The parish registers begin in 1563. Inside the church are traces of some early medieval paintings on the west wall, which were discovered under plaster in 1930. The painting, which probably represents the Last Judgement (a common subject of medieval church paintings), is divided into sections by the timbering. A haloed male figure with long yellow hair at the top right possibly represents Christ, and a haloed kneeling female figure opposite might represent the…