Archaeological sites · South West England
Broad Town White Horse
In or near Lydiard Tregoze.
Broad Town White Horse — archaeological in england south east.
Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 8.6 km
About
Broad Town 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
- 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
Broad Town White Horse is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features a large chalk hill figure, representing a horse, carved into the hillside. This site is significant for its historical and cultural value, reflecting the traditions of hill figure creation in the region. The Broad Town White Horse adds to the landscape's character, showcasing the interaction between art and the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5033, -1.8592
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Broad Town
- Postcode
- SN4 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 8.6 km
Sources
- osm: w310688673 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q4971984 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broad Town White Horse?
- Broad Town White Horse is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN4 7RJ), in the parish of Broad Town.
- What is Broad Town White Horse?
- Broad Town White Horse — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Broad Town White Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN4 7RJ.
- Is Broad Town White Horse a protected site?
- Yes — Broad Town White Horse is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Broad Town White Horse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN4 7RJ. It sits within the Chippenham parliamentary constituency.