Morley is a civil parish within the area of Erewash Borough Council in the English county of Derbyshire, north of Derby grid reference SK394410 It is on the eastern side of Morley Moor, with Morley Smithy to the north.
History
Morley was mentioned in the Domesday book as belonging to Henry de Ferrers[1] and having woodland pasture that was 4 furlongs by three.[2]. Morley Park was one of the seven royal parks within Duffield Frith and is about five miles north in the parish of Ripley.
References
- ^ Henry was given a large number of manors in Derbyshire including Doveridge, Swarkestone, Sinfin and Breadsall.
- ^ Domesday Book: A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 2003. ISBN 0-14-143994-7 p.745
