SOUTHERY, a parish in the hundred of CLACKCLOSE,
county of NORFOLK, 6 miles (S.) from Downham-
Market, containing 663 inhabitants. The living is a
rectory, in the archdeaconry of Norfolk, and diocese of
Norwich, rated in the king's books at £7. 10., and in
the patronage of Robert Martin, Esq. The church, dedicated
to St. Mary, is a very ancient structure, with
a wooden screen separating the nave and chancel: it
has lately received an addition of one hundred and
twenty free sittings, the Incorporated Society for the
enlargement of churches and chapels having granted
£150 towards defraying the expense.