Anstey Church
Postcard by Large, photographer
posted 1906

Some Modern Pictures

The church is a fine cruciform building. It was nearly rebuilt in the time of Henry III. by Richard d'Anstie, with the materials of the demolished castle. The central tower, however, rests on Norman piers, and the font, which has figures with tails of fishes at the four angles, is also Norman The greater part of the church is Early English and Decorated. In the chancel are ancient oak stalls. In the South transept is a mutilated effigy beneath an arch, which is supposed to be that of Richard d'Anstie. In the chancel is a Latin inscription to Benedict Beavecock, d. 1635. There is a picturesque lich gate to the church yard.

Foster, Tourist's Guide to Hertfordshire, 1891

Anstey - The Church
Robert H Clark's Series
circa 1903

Rev Frank Ricarde Williams
Rector since 1906
Kelly's Directory, 1917