Ovington House

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Ovington House, Hampshire, in 2011

Ovington House is a late 18th century house in Ovington, Hampshire.

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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.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Ovington House - Hampshire Garden Trust Research". research.hgt.org.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  2. Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1095294)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 21 September 2018.

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