The Sokens, Walton-on-the-Naze

#8 among attractions in Walton-on-the-Naze

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The Sokens is a name often used to describe the area containing the traditional parishes of Thorpe, Kirby and Walton, which now lie in Tendring district in the Naze area of northeast Essex. The significance of this grouping is now mostly historical. The name 'Soken' is derived from the Saxon 'soc' or 'soca', signifying immunity, peculiar privileges and jurisdiction. It refers in particular to the power to administer justice within itself, and likewise the circuit within which such power was exercised. Among others was the claim that no bailiff except the lord's bailiff could arrest any person within the parish. ()

Coordinates: 51°51'37"N, 1°13'9"E

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Walton-on-the-Naze United Kingdom

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The Sokens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frinton Golf Club, Naze Tower, Clacton Pier, Clacton Factory Outlet.

2.8 miS
Golf
Frinton Golf Club
71 min walk • Nestled along the picturesque Essex coastline, Frinton Golf Club offers a premier golfing experience steeped in tradition and natural beauty. Established in 1884, this historic club has been a cherished destination for golf enthusiasts for well over a century.
3 miE
Tower, View point, Tea room
Naze Tower, Walton-on-the-Naze
76 min walk • The Hanoverian tower, more commonly known as the Naze Tower, is situated at the start of the open area of the Naze. It was a navigational tower, constructed to assist ships on this otherwise fairly feature-less coast.
5.8 miSW
Theme park, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clacton Pier, Clacton
149 min walk • Clacton Pier is a pier located in the seaside resort town of Clacton-on-Sea in England. It was named Pier of the Year in 2020 by the National Piers Society.
3.6 miSW
51°49'7"N • 1°10'6"E
Clacton Factory Outlet, Clacton
92 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.5 miE
51°50'55"N • 1°16'25"E
City Beach, Walton-on-the-Naze
63 min walk • Beach
5.5 miSW
City hall
Clacton Town Hall, Clacton
140 min walk • Clacton Town Hall is a municipal building in Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Tendring District Council, is a Grade II listed building.
2.2 miSE
Town
Frinton-on-Sea
58 min walk • The town is famous for its well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture, making it a delight to explore on foot. Visitors can stroll along the elegant seafront promenade and admire the beautiful pastel-colored beach huts that line the shore.
5.5 miN
Park
Copperas Wood
140 min walk • Copperas Wood is a 13.8 hectare nature reserve between Ramsey and Wrabness in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, and is part of the Stour and Copperas Woods, Ramsey Site of Special Scientific Interest.
2.5 miE
51°51'10"N • 1°16'31"E
Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyles, Walton-on-the-Naze
63 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool
5.9 miSW
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
West Cliff Theatre, Clacton
151 min walk • The West Cliff Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea, England, dates back to 1894 when Bert Graham, a 21-year-old civil servant, set up a concert party on a patch of waste ground in Agate Road.
4.7 miN
Windmill
Ramsey Windmill
121 min walk • Ramsey Windmill is a grade II* listed post mill at Ramsey, Essex, England which has been restored.