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]
| West Anstey | |
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  West Anstey 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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| District | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | South Molton |
| Postcode district | EX36 |
| UK Parliament | |
Features
There are 26 listed buildings in West Anstey,[5] In 1881 it had its own postman and school.[6]
History
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]
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