It contained a windmill which served "as a mark for sailors to navigate the river". By 1831 Yokefleet population had dropped to 190, within a parish area of  which included ecclesiastical land and Walling Fen. The land mainly belonged to the Empson family who were impropriators—lay persons as patrons of incumbent clergy.
The text describes a windmill that served as a navigational aid for sailors navigating the river. By 1831, Yokefleet's population had dwindled to 190 people, with its area encompassing both ecclesiastical land and Walling Fen. The land was primarily owned by the Empson family who were patrons of the clergy.