Where is Morley, Derbyshire?

Morley, Derbyshire is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE7 6DE), in the parish of Morley.

How do I get to Morley, Derbyshire?

The nearest railway station is Duffield, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE7 6DE.

Does Morley, Derbyshire charge admission?

Morley, Derbyshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Morley, Derbyshire?

The nearest railway station is Duffield, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE7 6DE.

Castles · East Midlands

Morley, Derbyshire

In or near West Hallam.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

St Matthew's church, Morley - geograph.org.uk - 2230612 — Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Duffield · 5.6 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Morley Castle in Derbyshire, the nearest railway station is Duffield, which is 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE7 6DE. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Morley is a village and civil parish within the Borough of Erewash in Derbyshire, England. It is on the eastern side of Morley Moor, with Morley Smithy to the north. The parish church of St Matthew is a grade I listed building and stands near the (converted) Tithe Barn and dovecote of Morley Hall. The church features a wall of stained glass depicting the story of Robert of Knaresborough along the north aisle which came from Dale Abbey in 1539, home of the fine Sacheverell tombs.

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Morley Church is a welcoming place for community worship and activities. Visitors can participate in regular church services and various events, including music nights and community gatherings. The church also emphasizes the importance of kindness and gratitude in everyday life.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Morley is first certainly mentioned in 1009, as (in) Moreleage, though later copies of a 1002 document in which it appears as (æt) Morlege may be genuine. The name probably means "open ground by a moor", from Old English mōr "moor, clearing, pasture" + lẽah "open ground, clearing". In 1009 Æþelræd Unræd (King Ethelred the Unready) signed a charter at the Great Council which recognised the position and boundaries of Westune. The land described in that charter included the lands now known as Shardlow, Great Wilne, Church Wilne, Crich, Morley, Smalley, Weston and Aston-on-Trent. Under this charter Æþelræd gave his minister, Morcar, a number of rights that made him free from tax and to his own…

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Coordinates: 52.9640, -1.4120
County: Derbyshire
District: Erewash
Parish: Morley
Postcode: DE7 6DE
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
Phone: 01332 881235
Nearest railway station: Duffield — 5.6 km
Official site: morleychurch.co.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Morley, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Morley, Derbyshire?: Morley, Derbyshire is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE7 6DE), in the parish of Morley.
What is Morley, Derbyshire?: Morley is a village and civil parish within the Borough of Erewash in Derbyshire, England. It is on the eastern side of Morley Moor, with Morley Smithy to the north. The parish church of St Matthew is
How do I get to Morley, Derbyshire?: The nearest railway station is Duffield, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE7 6DE.
Does Morley, Derbyshire charge admission?: Morley, Derbyshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Morley, Derbyshire?: The nearest railway station is Duffield, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE7 6DE.

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From the Wikipedia article

Background

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