Long Bredy

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Long Bredy is a village in west Dorset, England, situated in a small valley seven miles west of Dorchester. The village has a population of 202 (2001). The village has some notable history, being located near the strategic chalk hills it has some Iron Age and Roman history, including a stone circle, known as the Grey Mare and her Colts, and a burial chamber. The village is thought to have been established somewhen around the 9th century, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. To the east of the village is Kingston Russell house, a 17th century mansion.