# Norrisson Cavendish Scatcherd

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**Norrisson Cavendish Scatcherd** (29 February 1780 – 16 February 1853) was an English antiquarian.

## Biography

Scatcherd was born at [Morley, Yorkshire](/source/Morley,_West_Yorkshire), on 29 February 1780, was eldest son of Watson Scatcherd, a successful barrister on the [northern circuit](/source/Northern_Circuit). His family had been resident at Morley for two centuries.[1] After attending Marylebone and Hipperholme schools and graduating at Cambridge, was called to the bar from [Gray's Inn](/source/Gray's_Inn) on 28 November 1806. But being possessed of ample means, he soon forsook the law for literary and antiquarian pursuits. On 16 January 1851 he was elected a fellow of the [Society of Antiquaries](/source/Society_of_Antiquaries_of_London). He died at Morley on 16 February 1853, leaving a widow and six children. His youngest son Oliver Scatcherd married [Alice Cliff Scatcherd](/source/Alice_Cliff_Scatcherd). Scatcherd was author of: 1. ‘The History of Morley … Yorkshire,’ 8vo, Leeds, 1830; an excellent book, compiled from original sources. 2. ‘Memoirs of the celebrated Eugene Aram,’ 8vo, London, 1832; another edit. 1838. 3. ‘Gleanings after Eugene Aram,’ 8vo, London, 1840. 4. ‘The Chapel of King Edward III on Wakefield Bridge,’ 8vo, London, 1843. Scatcherd was a contributor to the ‘[Gentleman's Magazine](/source/Gentleman's_Magazine)’ and Hone's ‘Year’ and ‘Table’ books.

## References

1. ["Queen Street, Morley House"](https://www.leodis.net/viewimage/107592). *Leodis*

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