Kingston Russell Explained

Official Name:	Kingston Russell
Country:	England
Region:	South West England
Coordinates:	50.7204°N -2.5941°W
Hide Services:	Yes
Population:	35
Population Ref:	(2001 census)
Area Total Km2:	4.72
Static Image:	Descent to Kingston Russell Farm - geograph.org.uk - 437843.jpg

Kingston Russell is a settlement in the civil parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell, in the Dorset district, in the county of Dorset, England, 7miles west of Dorchester.^[1] In 2001 the parish had a population of 35.^[2] The parish bordered Compton Valence, Littlebredy, Long Bredy and Winterbourne Abbas.^[3] Kingston Russell shared a parish council with Long Bredy.^[4] On 1 April 2024 the parish was abolished and merged with Long Bredy to form "Long Bredy and Kingston Russell".^[5] From 1974 to 2019 it was in West Dorset district.

Features

There are 4 listed buildings in the former parish of Kingston Russell.^[6]

History

The name "Kingston" means 'King's stone', it was held by John Russell in 1212.^[7]

See also

• Kingston Russell House
• Kingston Russell Stone Circle

References

• Web site: Kingston Russell. City Population De.. 7 February 2021.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Distance from Kingston Russell [50.721612, 2.593512]]. GENUKI. 7 February 2021.
2. Web site: https://archive.today/20120805061931/http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=4&containerAreaId=790371 . 5 August 2012 . Neighbourhood Statistics . Office for National Statistics . 7 February 2021 . live .
3. Web site: Kingston Russell. Ordnance Survey. 7 February 2021.
4. Web site: Parish council. Long Bredy & Kingston Russell Parish Council. 7 February 2021.
5. Web site: Dorset Registration District. UKBMD. 4 August 2024.
6. Web site: Listed buildings in Kingston Russell, West Dorset, Dorset . British Listed Buildings . 7 February 2021.
7. Web site: Kingston Russel Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 7 February 2020.