STODY, a parish in the hundred of HOLT, county
of NORFOLK, 3 miles (S. W. by S.) from Holt, containing
125 inhabitants. The living is a discharged rectory,
with that of Hunworth united, in the archdeaconry
and diocese of Norwich, rated in the king's books at
£6. 3. 4., and in the patronage of Lord SufBeld. The
church is dedicated to St. Mary. Three pounds per annum,
the gift of a Mr, Symonds, is applied for teaching
poor children.