| Hockwold cum Wilton | |
St Peter's Church, Hockwold cum Wilton |
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Hockwold cum Wilton
Hockwold cum Wilton shown within Norfolk |
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| Area | 31.05 km2 (11.99 sq mi) |
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| Population | 1,233 (2001 census[1]) |
| - Density | 40 /km2 (100 /sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TF615205 |
| District | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Shire county | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | THETFORD |
| Postcode district | IP26 |
| Dialling code | 01842 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | North West Norfolk |
| List of places: UK • England • Norfolk | |
Hockwold cum Wilton ("Hock/mallow wood and willow-tree farm/settlement"[2]) is 10 miles west of Thetford, Norfolk, England and is in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. It is located near several USAF airbases, notably RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. It is situated on the boundary between the geographical areas of the Breckland - a region of sandy heathland now largely forested - and the flat, low-lying Fens, with some characteristics of both.
The village has two churches (St Peter's and St James') and a Methodist chapel.
The village is also rumoured to be haunted by several ghosts. The gates of Hockwold Hall, a large manor house and estate, are said to be haunted by the White Lady, a cause of distraction to many drivers on their way through the village, while the Little Ouse River that runs past the village is rumoured to be haunted by a group of nuns and a horseman.
Originally, the village was located next to the river. However, after the black plague infected the village, it was burnt down and relocated a mile to the north.