The nearest major settlement is Manchester, which lies 15 miles (24 km) to the north-east.

[2] Superficial Alluvium deposits on the West side of Marston has produced higher, fluctuating topography in this area as well as glaciofluvial deposits on the South side producing a ridge by Wincham Brook.

[6] In 1884: Since then the mine has been illuminated with over 10,000 lights, used for banquets and visited by distinguished members of the British Association in 1854.

Designed by Mr. Douglas, architect of Chester, in the Early English style, it consists of an organ chamber on the south side, nave, north aisle with porch and a low spire and turret containing one bell.

[13] In 1881 the primary occupation (making up 12.4% of the total population) was "Worker in Mineral Substances".