Holding(s) in Company

Marshalls PLC
12 August 2004

Disclosure of interest

The Company was notified on 12 August 2004 pursuant to Section 198 of the
Companies Act 1985 by Aviva plc ('Aviva') that Aviva and its subsidiaries are to
be regarded as having a beneficial interest in 7,495,450 shares in Marshalls
plc, representing 5.29% of the issued share capital.



Enquiries:

Ian Burrell                     Company Secretary                   01484 438930



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