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'''Ovington''' is a hamlet on the south bank of the [[River Tees]] in County Durham in the North East of [[England]], situated close to [[Barnard Castle]]. Lying within the [[Historic counties of England|historic boundaries]] of the [[North Riding of Yorkshire|North Riding]] of [[Yorkshire]], the hamlet along with the rest of the former [[Startforth Rural District]] has been administered with [[County Durham]] since 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the [[Local Government Act 1972]]. |
'''Ovington''' is a hamlet on the south bank of the [[River Tees]] in County Durham in the North East of [[England]], situated close to [[Barnard Castle]]. Lying within the [[Historic counties of England|historic boundaries]] of the [[North Riding of Yorkshire|North Riding]] of [[Yorkshire]], the hamlet along with the rest of the former [[Startforth Rural District]] has been administered with [[County Durham]] since 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the [[Local Government Act 1972]]. |
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The average age of the village population is 202. Ovington has excellent transport links, with one bus departing once every 6 years. |
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Home to the famous Ovington maypole, the tree for the maypole was felled and then erected by George Kidson MM, a former resident of the village who lived there for 83 years.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} All the daffodils that spring every year are also thanks to George Kidson who planted all them around the small village.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} The maypole was recently replaced with a new maypole donated by Wycliffe Hall. The new maypole stands tall in the centre of the green and two large chunks of the former maypole have been made into benches on either side of the green. |
Home to the famous Ovington maypole, the tree for the maypole was felled and then erected by George Kidson MM, a former resident of the village who lived there for 83 years.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} All the daffodils that spring every year are also thanks to George Kidson who planted all them around the small village.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} The maypole was recently replaced with a new maypole donated by Wycliffe Hall. The new maypole stands tall in the centre of the green and two large chunks of the former maypole have been made into benches on either side of the green. |
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The Maypole was snapped off at ground level by storm force winds on Monday 9 November 2015. It is hoped to replace it with a similar sized pole as soon as one can be sourced and the relevant legalities and paperwork completed |
The Maypole was snapped off at ground level by storm force winds on Monday 9 November 2015. It is hoped to replace it with a similar sized pole as soon as one can be sourced and the relevant legalities and paperwork completed. |
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In 2019, the maypole was renamed Theresa Maypole in tribute to former British prime minister [[Theresa May]]. |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 20:01, 29 October 2019
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| Ovington | |
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 Ovington | |
  Ovington Location within County Durham | |
| Population | 217 (2011 including Barforth)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NZ131146 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Land | England |
| Sovereign state | Vereinigtes Königreich |
| Post town | Richmond |
| Postcode district | DL11 7 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
Ovington is a hamlet on the south bank of the River Tees in County Durham in the North East of England, situated close to Barnard Castle. Lying within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the hamlet along with the rest of the former Startforth Rural District has been administered with County Durham since 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972.
Home to the famous Ovington maypole, the tree for the maypole was felled and then erected by George Kidson MM, a former resident of the village who lived there for 83 years.[citation needed] All the daffodils that spring every year are also thanks to George Kidson who planted all them around the small village.[citation needed] The maypole was recently replaced with a new maypole donated by Wycliffe Hall. The new maypole stands tall in the centre of the green and two large chunks of the former maypole have been made into benches on either side of the green.
The Maypole was snapped off at ground level by storm force winds on Monday 9 November 2015. It is hoped to replace it with a similar sized pole as soon as one can be sourced and the relevant legalities and paperwork completed.
References
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 7 July 2015.
External links
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