A name found in various counties, from OE
ānstīg ‘single track, track linking other routes’ or
anstig ‘steep track’; examples include:
Anstey Leicestershire
Anstige (1086) (DB).
Anstey, East &
Anstey, West Devon.
Anesti(n)ga (1086) (DB).
Ansty Warwickshire
Anestie (1086) (DB).
Ansty Wiltshire
Anestige (1086) (DB).
Ansty Cross,
Higher Ansty Dorset.
Anesty (1219).