Archaeological sites · South West England
Devizes White Horse
In or near Rowde.
Devizes White Horse — archaeological in england south east.
Wayland Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Devizes 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
The Devizes 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 found across the region. Its precise origins are uncertain, but it is a significant landmark in the area, drawing interest from both locals and visitors. The site offers insights into the historical practices of land use and symbolism in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3763, -1.9785
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Devizes
- Postcode
- SN10 2HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Established
- 1999
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Devizes White Horse?
- Devizes White Horse is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 2HZ), in the parish of Devizes.
- What is Devizes White Horse?
- Devizes White Horse — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Devizes White Horse?
- Drivers can use postcode SN10 2HZ.
- When was Devizes White Horse built?
- Built or established in 1999.
- Is Devizes White Horse a protected site?
- Yes — Devizes White Horse is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Devizes White Horse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 2HZ. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.