West Anstey | |
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Location within
Devon | |
Area | 12.1938 km2 (4.7081 sq mi) |
Population | 163 (2011 census) |
• Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
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Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | South Molton |
Postcode district | EX36 |
UK Parliament | |
West Anstey is a village and civil parish on the River Yeo, [1] about 5 miles west of Dulverton, [2] in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 163. [3] The parish touches Molland, East Anstey and Withypool and Hawkridge. [4]
There are 26 listed buildings in West Anstey, [5] In 1881 it had its own postman and school. [6]
Anstey was recorded in the Domesday Book as Anestinge. [7] The name "Anstey" probably means 'steep narrow footpath'. [8] Alternative names for West Anstey are "Anstey West" and "Anstey". [9] The parish was historically in the South Molton hundred. [10]