Anstey
Major Settlement in the Parish of Anstey
Historical Forms
- Anestige, Anestei 1086 DB
- Anesti 12th Colch 1330 Ipm
- Anestie 1199 FF 1200 Cur
- Parva Anesti 1212 Fees
- Annestey 1360 Pat
- Ainesti 1203–6 France
- Ansti 1271 Pat
- Ansty 1428 FA
- Anstey ad castrum 1642–60 ECP
Etymology
'Narrow path,' v. anstig . There is a fairly steep ascent up to the site of Anstey Castle and Moat.