Kingston Russell is a settlement and civil parish 7 miles (11 km) west of Dorchester,[1] in the Dorset district, in the county of Dorset, England. In 2001 the parish had a population of 35.[2] The parish touches Compton Valence, Littlebredy, Long Bredy and Winterbourne Abbas.[3] Kingston Russell shares a parish council with Long Bredy.[4]
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Kingston Russell Location within Dorset | |
| Area | 4.72 km2 (1.82 sq mi) |
| Population | 35 (2001 census) |
| • Density | 7/km2 (18/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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There are 4 listed buildings in Kingston Russell.[5]
The name "Kingston" means 'King's stone', it was held by John Russel in 1212.[6]
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