Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Cockthorpe within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Cockthorpe.-- par., N. Norfolk, near coast, 4 miles SE. of Wells ry. sta., 514 ac., pop. 80; birthplace of Sir Christopher Mengs, Sir John Narborough, and Sir Cloudesley Shovel (1650-1707), famous old admirals.