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Morley
Motte
SK 392-409 Derbyshire England
SK 392-409 Derbyshire England
Morley
Motte is a Norman earthwork motte, founded by Henry de Ferrers. Encased by a wide
wet ditch, the small conical motte has a dense cover of trees, so its best view
is in winter. Sadly the position of the bailey has been lost. 3 miles north-west
is Horston Castle and 6 miles south-west is Mackworth
Castle.
Morley Motte is located in the village centre, off the A608. 5 miles north-east of Derby, on the A608.
The site is visible from a public footpath, which passes the motte from the A608.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
Click
here for castle pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area