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{{short description|Village and civil parish in Shropshire, England}} |
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[[Image:stmartins canal.jpg|right|thumb|180px|The Llangollen Canal at St. Martin's Moor]] |
[[Image:stmartins canal.jpg|right|thumb|180px|The Llangollen Canal at St. Martin's Moor]] |
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[[Image:stmartins memorial.jpg|right|thumb|180px|The First World War Memorial at St. Martin's]] |
[[Image:stmartins memorial.jpg|right|thumb|180px|The First World War Memorial at St. Martin's]] |
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'''St Martin's''' ({{lang-cy|Llanfarthin}}) is a village and [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in [[Shropshire]], England, just north of [[Oswestry]] and east of [[Chirk]], Wales on the [[England–Wales border]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The church at St Martin's is dedicated to [[St Martin of Tours]] and the parish was part of the Welsh [[Diocese of St Asaph]] until 1922 when it was transferred to the English [[Diocese of Lichfield]]. |
The church at St Martin's is dedicated to [[St Martin of Tours]] and the parish was part of the Welsh [[Diocese of St Asaph]] until 1922 when it was transferred to the English [[Diocese of Lichfield]]. |
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The area was, for centuries, under the influence of nearby [[Chirk Castle]] and, later, the [[Baron Trevor|Trevor]] family of Brynkinallt ({{lang-cy|Bryncunallt}}) in Chirk. |
The area was, for centuries, under the influence of nearby [[Chirk Castle]] and, later, the [[Baron Trevor|Trevor]] family of [[Brynkinallt]] ({{lang-cy|Bryncunallt}}) in Chirk. |
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==Governance== |
==Governance== |
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Although the population of the parish involved can be found under [[Ellesmere Rural]] an [[Wards and electoral divisions of the United Kingdom|electoral ward]] still exists in its own name. The population of this ward at the 2011 Census was 4,333.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/st-martins-e05008183#sthash.QfO3p36L.dpbs|title=Ward population 2011|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref> |
Although the population of the parish involved can be found under [[Ellesmere Rural]] an [[Wards and electoral divisions of the United Kingdom|electoral ward]] still exists in its own name. The population of this ward at the 2011 Census was 4,333.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/st-martins-e05008183#sthash.QfO3p36L.dpbs|title=Ward population 2011|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref> |
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==Community groups== |
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[http://www.iftonband.co.uk/ Ifton Band] - Although the precise origins of the band are historically unknown, records start around 1915 when coal miners were coming into the region from existing mines in Staffordshire to operate the 'Gertrude Mine', which was named after the mine manager's wife. The mine was renamed Ifton Colliery, which was an offshoot of Black Park Colliery. There was a tradition that collieries had their own brass band, and a few enthusiastic Ifton miners got together to form themselves into a brass band for entertainment. |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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Around the 16th century, a bridge was built across the River Ceiriog at Pontfaen as part of the [[Chester]] to [[Cardiff]] highway. Later the [[A5 road (Great Britain)|A5]], the [[London]]-[[Shrewsbury]]-[[Holyhead]] trunk road was constructed by [[Thomas Telford]] through the parish of St Martin's, crossing into Wales via the bridge at Chirk Bank. |
Around the 16th century, a bridge was built across the River Ceiriog at Pontfaen as part of the [[Chester]] to [[Cardiff]] highway. Later the [[A5 road (Great Britain)|A5]], the [[London]]-[[Shrewsbury]]-[[Holyhead]] trunk road was constructed by [[Thomas Telford]] through the parish of St Martin's, crossing into Wales via the bridge at [[Chirk Bank]]. |
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The [[Glyn Valley Tramway]] ran from [[Chirk]] through Pontfaen into the [[Ceiriog Valley]]. |
The [[Glyn Valley Tramway]] ran from [[Chirk]] through Pontfaen into the [[Ceiriog Valley]]. |
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In the 19th century a canal was constructed through St Martin's Moor by |
In the 19th century a canal was constructed through St Martin's Moor by Thomas Telford linking the industrial areas around [[Ruabon]] to the canal network. This now forms part of the [[Llangollen Canal]]. |
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By 1848 the [[Chester]] to [[Ruabon]] railway line had been extended south to [[Shrewsbury]], but only one station, Preesgweene ({{lang-cy|Preesgwyn}}) (later known as {{stnlnk|Weston Rhyn}}), was built in St Martin's parish. Later however, branch lines were built to link the collieries in the area to the main rail network. |
By 1848 the [[Chester]] to [[Ruabon]] railway line had been extended south to [[Shrewsbury]], but only one station, Preesgweene ({{lang-cy|Preesgwyn}}) (later known as {{stnlnk|Weston Rhyn}}), was built in St Martin's parish. Later however, branch lines were built to link the collieries in the area to the main rail network. |
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==Industry== |
==Industry== |
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Although predominantly an agricultural area, coal was mined in St Martin's for several centuries. The [[collieries]] at '''Ifton''', '''Chirk Bank''', '''Quinta''', '''Trehowell''', '''Moreton Hall''' and '''Preesgweene''' were, geologically, an extension of the [[Denbighshire]] coalfield. Coal production ceased in the area with the closure of the last remaining colliery in the area at Ifton in 1968. Ifton was the largest colliery in Shropshire and its workings crossed the border into Wales, linking up to the coal seams of the former collieries at Brynkinallt and Black Park. |
Although predominantly an agricultural area, coal was mined in St Martin's for several centuries. The [[collieries]] at '''Ifton''', '''Chirk Bank''', '''Quinta''', '''Trehowell''', '''Moreton Hall''' and '''Preesgweene''' were, geologically, an extension of the [[Denbighshire]] coalfield. Coal production ceased in the area with the closure of the last remaining colliery in the area at Ifton in 1968. Ifton was the largest colliery in Shropshire and its workings crossed the border into Wales, linking up to the coal seams of the former collieries at Brynkinallt and Black Park. |
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There could potentially be a new, fairly large industrial estate built at St Martin's.<ref>http://www.shropshirestar.com/show_article.php?aID=46720</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[St Martin's School (Shropshire)|St Martin's School]] is a primary and secondary school located in St Martin's. |
[[St Martin's School (Shropshire)|St Martin's School]] is a primary and secondary school located in St Martin's. |
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==Sport== |
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The village is represented in [[association football]] by [[St Martins F.C.|St Martins FC]] who currently compete in the {{English football updater|StMartin}}. They currently play at [[Park Hall, Oswestry|Park Hall]] in nearby [[Oswestry]], groundsharing with [[Cymru Premier]] side [[The New Saints F.C.|The New Saints]]. There is also a Sunday league side The Keys FC that play their home games at the playing field. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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[[Francis Williams (journalist)|Francis Williams]], Editor of the ''[[Daily Herald (UK newspaper)|Daily Herald]]'' and Governor of the [[BBC]], (later [[life peer]] Baron Francis-Williams) born at St Martin's. |
[[Francis Williams (journalist)|Francis Williams]], Editor of the ''[[Daily Herald (UK newspaper)|Daily Herald]]'' and Governor of the [[BBC]], (later [[life peer]] Baron Francis-Williams) born at St Martin's. |
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[[Ian Woosnam]], Professional Golfer, grew up on his family's farm in St Martin's. <ref>{{citation | url = https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/cricket/2018/09/08/big-interview-ian-woosnams-world-tour-has-gone-full-circle/ | title = Ian Woosnam's world tour has gone full circle | publisher = Shropshire Star | date = 10 Sep 2018 }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Listed buildings in St Martin's, Shropshire]] |
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==References== |
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* G. G. Lerry, "Collieries of Denbighshire", 1968 |
* G. G. Lerry, "Collieries of Denbighshire", 1968 |
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Latest revision as of 01:16, 30 October 2023
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  St Martin's Location within Shropshire | |
| OS grid reference | SJ322362 |
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| Land | England |
| Sovereign state | Vereinigtes Königreich |
| Post town | OSWESTRY |
| Postcode district | SY11 |
| Dialling code | 01691 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
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| Website | stmartinsparish |
St Martin's (Welsh: Llanfarthin) is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England, just north of Oswestry and east of Chirk, Wales on the England–Wales border.
History
[edit]The ancient Parish of St Martin's was made up of the townships of Ifton, Wiggington, Bronygarth and Weston Rhyn. Each of these townships bordered Wales, with the River Ceiriog and the River Dee forming the border. However, in 1870, the townships of Weston Rhyn and Bronygarth were formed into the new Parish of Weston Rhyn.
The church at St Martin's is dedicated to St Martin of Tours and the parish was part of the Welsh Diocese of St Asaph until 1922 when it was transferred to the English Diocese of Lichfield.
The area was, for centuries, under the influence of nearby Chirk Castle and, later, the Trevor family of Brynkinallt (Welsh: Bryncunallt) in Chirk.
Governance
[edit]Although the population of the parish involved can be found under Ellesmere Rural an electoral ward still exists in its own name. The population of this ward at the 2011 Census was 4,333.[1]
Transport
[edit]Around the 16th century, a bridge was built across the River Ceiriog at Pontfaen as part of the Chester to Cardiff highway. Later the A5, the London-Shrewsbury-Holyhead trunk road was constructed by Thomas Telford through the parish of St Martin's, crossing into Wales via the bridge at Chirk Bank.
The Glyn Valley Tramway ran from Chirk through Pontfaen into the Ceiriog Valley.
In the 19th century a canal was constructed through St Martin's Moor by Thomas Telford linking the industrial areas around Ruabon to the canal network. This now forms part of the Llangollen Canal.
By 1848 the Chester to Ruabon railway line had been extended south to Shrewsbury, but only one station, Preesgweene (Welsh: Preesgwyn) (later known as Weston Rhyn), was built in St Martin's parish. Later however, branch lines were built to link the collieries in the area to the main rail network.
Industrie
[edit]Although predominantly an agricultural area, coal was mined in St Martin's for several centuries. The collieries at Ifton, Chirk Bank, Quinta, Trehowell, Moreton Hall and Preesgweene were, geologically, an extension of the Denbighshire coalfield. Coal production ceased in the area with the closure of the last remaining colliery in the area at Ifton in 1968. Ifton was the largest colliery in Shropshire and its workings crossed the border into Wales, linking up to the coal seams of the former collieries at Brynkinallt and Black Park.
Bildung
[edit]St Martin's School is a primary and secondary school located in St Martin's.
Sport
[edit]The village is represented in association football by St Martins FC who currently compete in the Shropshire County League Division One. They currently play at Park Hall in nearby Oswestry, groundsharing with Cymru Premier side The New Saints. There is also a Sunday league side The Keys FC that play their home games at the playing field.
Notable people
[edit]Francis Williams, Editor of the Daily Herald and Governor of the BBC, (later life peer Baron Francis-Williams) born at St Martin's.
Ian Woosnam, Professional Golfer, grew up on his family's farm in St Martin's. [2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit] | This article's citations lack bibliographical information. (August 2023) |
- ^ "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ Ian Woosnam's world tour has gone full circle, Shropshire Star, 10 September 2018
- G. G. Lerry, "Collieries of Denbighshire", 1968
- C. Neville Hurdsman, "A History of the Parishes of St. Martin's & Weston Rhyn" 2003
External links
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- Map sources for St Martin's, Shropshire