The local jurisdictions of thegns who had grants of sac and Soke or who exercised judicial functions among their free neighbors were now called "manors" under their new owners, who conducted a manor court.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
In 1279, goldsmith William Farrington bought the Soke of the ward containing the goldsmiths' shops.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
Before the bridge stood the East Gate, and crossing we are in that part of the city known as the "Soke".
"Winchester"
Sidney Heath