HICKLING, (Nottinghamshire) on the b. of Leicestershire, near Over and Nether-Broughton, was lately the estate of Rich. Maunsfield of Leek, Esq. Some lands here formerly bel. to the priory of Thurgarton, which upon the Diss. were granted, by Edw. VI. to Lionel Ducket and Edw. Whitchurch; but reverting afterwards to the crown, were granted by Q. Eliz. to Sir Tho. Gresham.