WALSOKEN, a parish in the Marshland division
of the hundred of FREEBRIDGE, county of NORFOLK,
containing 1240 inhabitants. The living is a rectory,
in the archdeaconry and diocese of Norwich, rated in
the king's books at £30. 13. 4., and in the patronage
of Mrs. Allington. The church, dedicated to All Saints,
is a handsome structure with a lofty spire. The village
is pleasantly situated adjoining the town of Wisbeach,
and extending a mile from it; and the pleasant walks.
in its vicinity are much frequented by the inhabitants
of that town.