Archaeological sites · South East England
Marlborough White Horse
In or near Ogbourne St Andrew.
Marlborough White Horse — archaeological in england south east.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 8.2 km
About
Marlborough 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 Marlborough White Horse is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This large chalk hill figure is one of several white horses carved into the landscape of the region. It is notable for its size and historical significance, reflecting the tradition of hill figures in Britain. The site is an example of folk art and has been a point of interest for both locals and visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4127, -1.7375
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Marlborough
- Postcode
- SN8 4DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: w299385838 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q6771689 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marlborough White Horse?
- Marlborough White Horse is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 4DN), in the parish of Marlborough.
- What is Marlborough White Horse?
- Marlborough White Horse — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Marlborough White Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 4DN.
- Is Marlborough White Horse a protected site?
- Yes — Marlborough White Horse is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Marlborough White Horse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 4DN. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.