West Anstey

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West Anstey
Devon

West Anstey churchyard
Location
Location: 51°2’6"N, 3°38’19"W
Data
Population: 163  (2011)
Post town: South Molton
Postcode: EX36
Local Government
Council: North Devon
Parliamentary
constituency:
North Devon

West Anstey is a village and parish on the River Yeo,[1] about five miles west of Dulverton,[2] in the South Molton Hundred of Devon. In 2011 the parish had a population of 163.[3]

Features

There are 26 listed buildings in West Anstey,[4] In 1881 it had its own postman and school.[5]

History

Anstey was recorded in the Domesday Book as Anestinge.[6] The name "Anstey" probably means 'steep narrow footpath'.[7] Alternative names for West Anstey are "Anstey West" and "Anstey".[8]

References

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about West Anstey)

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