Archaeological sites · South East England
Alton Barnes White Horse
In or near Woodborough.
Alton Barnes White Horse — archaeological in england south east.
Peter S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 6.3 km
About
Alton Barnes White Horse is a archaeological located in england south east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pewsey Downs SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PEWSEY DOWNS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Alton Barnes White Horse is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This large chalk figure, carved into the hillside, is one of several white horses in the region. Its origins and date of creation remain uncertain, contributing to its intrigue. The site is a notable example of hillside art, attracting visitors interested in both history and landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3725, -1.8480
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Alton
- Postcode
- SN8 4LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 6.3 km
Sources
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alton Barnes White Horse?
- Alton Barnes White Horse is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 4LD), in the parish of Alton.
- What is Alton Barnes White Horse?
- Alton Barnes White Horse — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Alton Barnes White Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 4LD.
- Is Alton Barnes White Horse a protected site?
- Yes — Alton Barnes White Horse is part of the Pewsey Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PEWSEY DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Alton Barnes White Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 4LD.