Ovington House is a late 18th century house in Ovington, Hampshire.
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 (1768–1838).[1] When he died, she remarried in 1839, to Baron Friedrich 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
- ^ a b c d e f "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.
51°04′47″N 1°12′06″W / 51.0798°N 1.2016°W
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