Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum
Morley Parish Church, Church Lane, Morley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6DE
The Grade II* mausoleum, designed by G. F. Bodley, was built in 1897, in memory of Sir Hugh Alleyne Sacheverell-Bateman, by his wife Anna. It is built in red sandstone in a Perpendicular Gothic revival style. It has a marble sarcophagus which stands in the centre of the floor, with cut-glass in the lid. There is a fine painted roof, stained glass by Burlison & Grylls, and a framed memorial inscription, written on vellum.
Morley Parish Church, Church Lane, Morley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6DE
Access to mausoleum is across graveyard - no specific path. Full wheelchair access to disabled toilet. Baby changing facilities available.
As already mentioned above, the adjacent Grade 1 listed St Matthew's Church will also be open during the afternoon. The church is listed in Simon Jenkins' book 'England's 1,000 best churches' and is well worth a visit. The Church was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Grant in 2024 to restore four of its medieval stained glass windows. The church is also noted for its collection of medieval tiles and memorial tomb brasses. The Morley Village Show will also be taking place next door in the grounds of the former Morley Retreat House and Conference Centre.