HOCKERTON, (Nottinghamshire) to the N.E. of Southwell, bel. formerly to the Botelers. In Rich. II's time it passed to John
de Bridgford, and from him through the hands of Bowman and Alford to Sir John Dunham, Kt. by purchase; from whom it went
by marriage to the Leighs family, of whom Sir Edward sold it to Mr. Boon, &c. who conveyed it to Dr. Moor. Several parcels
of this manor have at times been given to religious uses.