Sir Anthony, a very learned lawyer in the reign of King Henry VIII. was descended from an ancient family, and born at Norbury in Derbyshire. He was made one of the judges of the court of common pleas in 1523; and distinguished himself by many valuable works, as well as by such an honourable discharge of the duties of his office, as made him esteemed an oracle of the law. His writings are, The Grand Abridgement; The Office and Authority of Justices of Peace; the Office of Sheriffs, Bailiffs of Liberties, Escheators, Constables, Coroners, &c.; Of the Diversity of Courts; The New Natura Brevium; Of the Surveying of Lands, and The Book of Husbandry. He died in 1538.