Nasty
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Munden
Historical Forms
- Nastey 1406 Ct
- Nasteyfeld t.Hy6 Rental
- Astyefilde 1556 AOMB
- Nasthey 1294 SR
- atte Nasthey 1314 ib
- Asthey 1342 Ass
Etymology
Nasty is Nastey 1406Ct , Nasteyfeld t. Hy 6Rental , Astyefilde 1556AOMB and was the home of Henry de Nasthey (1294SR ), atte Nasthey (1314 ib.) and Elias de Asthey (1342Ass ). The name goes back to ME atten ast hey , 'at the east enclosure,' v. (ge)hæg. Cf. Napsbury supra 95.