THURLTON, a parish in the hundred of CLAVERING, county of NORFOLK, 5 miles (N.) from Beccles, containing 414 inhabitants. The living is a discharged rectory, hi the archdeaconry of Norfolk, and diocese of Norwich, rated in the king's books at £6. 13. 4., and in the patronage of the Mayor and Corporation of Norwich. The church is dedicated to All Saints.