It is referred to in some UK census records as Dalby Magna.

The parish church of St. Swithun was originally built during the 13th century and renovated several times since then.

[1] The village's name derives from the Old Norse dalr-by meaning 'farm/settlement in a valley'.

[3] On 1 April 1936 the parish was abolished and to form "Burton and Dalby".

[4] Media related to Great Dalby at Wikimedia Commons