Ovington House
Ovington House is a late 18th century house in Ovington, Hampshire.
Ovington House, Hampshire, in 2011
History
The house was built for James Standerwick.[1] It was inherited by his daughter Elizabeth Standerwick, who married, Sir Thomas Richard Swinnerton Dyer, 7th Baronet (c. 1770 – 1838).[1] When he died, she remarried, to Frederick, Baron von Zandt of Würzburg.[1] There were no heirs.[1]
In 1910, the property was acquired by Harvey Hoare of Hoare's Bank.[1]
In 1975, the estate was broken up and sold at auction.[1]
The North Lodge is listed Grade II.[2]
Legacy
London's Ovington Square is named after the estate.
References
- http://www.ait-themes.com, AitThemes.com. "Ovington House - Hampshire Garden Trust Research". research.hgt.org.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1095294)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
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