Historical Dictionary of London

(BISHOP OF) ELY, SOKE

Rent paid yearly at the soke of the Bishop of Ely, 40 H. III. (Anc. Deeds, A. 2224).
The Bishop's House, gardens, etc., are shown in Rocque's map, 1746, outside the City boundary, on the north side of Holborn Hill.
SeeEly House.