ASHBY, a parish in the western division of the hundred of FLEGG, county of NORFOLK, 2 miles (N.) from Acle, containing, with the parish of Oby, 72 inhabitants. The living is a rectory with Oby, united to that of Thirne, in the archdeaconry of Norfolk, and diocese of Norwich, rated in the king's books at £10. The church is dedicated to St. Mary.