Ovington is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi) and had a population of 239 in 92 households at the 2001 census,[2] increasing to a population of 256 in 101 households at the 2011 Census. It is in the district of Breckland.
Ovington | |
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John the Evangelist, Ovington | |
Ovington Location within Norfolk | |
Area | 6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi) |
Population | 256 (2011)[1] |
• Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TF925025 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | THETFORD |
Postcode district | IP25 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
Ovington is represented by the Saham Toney ward of Breckland District Council and the Watton Division of Norfolk County Council.
The village name means 'Farm/settlement connected with Ufa'. Ovington came under Saham at the time of the 1086 Domesday Book but by 1202 was established as a separate manor, held by Roger Bozun. It stayed in the Bozun family until the mid 16th century, and it latterly became the property of the University of Cambridge.[3]
The Church of St John the Evangelist is a Grade II* listed building, dating from about 1300, and restored in 1867.[4] The records of rectors start in 1304.[3]
The former Crown public house[5] and former Methodist Chapel[6] are now private residences.
The long established ladies' group, gardener's and bowls clubs are active in Ovington. More recently an Allotment Association has been formed cultivating land behind the church.[7]
Ovington holds a Christmas Bazaar in the Village Hall and a summer fete in the grounds surrounding the hall.
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