parish reaches a Scheduled ancient rectangular enclosure. History The name appears in the Domesday Book as "Ofinetune", which means "the place above" in Old English. The revenues from the manor at Ovington supported Itchen's nuns until 1284 when it was sold to the monks of St. Swithun's Priory, Winchester Cathedral. On the Dissolution of the monasteries (1534–61), it was transferred to the newly formed Dean and Chapter of the cathedral. The manorial rights were disputed in 1855–59 between the Baroness van Zandt and the Bishop of Winchester. After this was resolved, it became the property of the Hewson family. Governance The parish elects every four years one representative to Hampshire County Council, this is currently: The parish elects one representative to the City of Winchester District Council, currently: References External links A vision of Ovington @ visionofbritain.org Stained Glass Windows at St. Peter, Ovington, Hampshire Stained Glass Windows at St. Mary, Itchen Stoke, Hampshire Civil parishes in Winchester