(the marquisate of), a small territory of Franconia, in Germany, bounded on the north by the bishoprics of Wartburg and Bamberg, which last likewise lies to the west; by the earldoms of Holach and Oeting, with the bishopric of Aichstet, on the south; and the palatinate of Bavaria and the territory of Nuremberg on the east. The country is fruitful, and interspersed with woods, which render it agreeable for hunting. Besides the city Anspach, which is the capital, the chief towns are Kreglin, Swaffbach, Kreilshain, Rot, and Wasser-Trudling.

Anspach is a small but pretty town, very well built, and has several churches. It is walled round, but has no other fortifications. In the palace there is a remarkable cabinet of curiosities. It is seated on a river of the same name, and belongs to the house of Brandenburg. E. Long. 10. 42. N. Lat. 49. 14.