[1] It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Bowdon.

In 1886, the turret and clock were removed and the following year a new tower was built, it was designed by George Truefitt for Sir Williams Cunliffe Brooks.

It contains a clock face to the south, gables on each side and an elaborate weather vane.

[4] In the churchyard is a sundial dating from the early 19th century in stone with a copper dial and gnomon.

[5] Also listed at Grade II is the lych gate dated 1887 designed by George Truefitt.

[7] Media related to St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey at Wikimedia Commons