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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites Β· South East England

Pewsey White Horse

In or near Pewsey.

Pewsey White Horse β€” archaeological in england south east.

Bridleway meets the road - geograph.org.uk - 5355738

Michael Dibb β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Pewsey Β· 2.5 km

About

Pewsey 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: River Avon System SSSI
  • 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 Pewsey White Horse is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This large chalk hill figure is one of the many white horses carved into the landscape of the region. It is a notable example of prehistoric art, reflecting the area's ancient heritage. The site offers insight into the cultural practices of the past, making it a point of interest for both historians and visitors.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3213, -1.7565
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Pewsey
Postcode
SN9 6NJ
Parliamentary constituency
East Wiltshire
Nearest railway station
Pewsey β€” 2.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Foot of Pewsey Hill - geograph.org.uk - 506562πŸ“· 4

Hill forts Β· South West England

Pewsey White Horse

Pewsey White Horse is a hill figure of a white horse near the village of Pewsey, Wiltshire, England. Cut into the chalk in 1937, it replaces an earlier horse that had disappeared under the grass and i

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Archaeological sites Β· South East England

The Spectacles'

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Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Pewsey Hill

Pewsey Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 207 m.

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White Horse Trail (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5353432πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Denny Sutton Hipend

Denny Sutton Hipend β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 168 m.

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Upstream along the River Avon near Church Street, Pewsey - geograph.org.uk - 6201833πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· South East England

Bridge On Drive To The Old Rectory

Bridge On Drive To The Old Rectory β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

πŸ•β†— pewsey-heritage-centre.org.uk
Private entrance - geograph.org.uk - 5234379πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South East England

Pewsey War Memorial Cross

Pewsey War Memorial Cross β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

πŸ•β†— pewsey-heritage-centre.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Pewsey White Horse

Places to stay

Elizabeth II postbox, Woodbridge - geograph.org.uk - 6328490πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

The Woodbridge Camp SIte

The Woodbridge Camp SIte β€” a campsite in england south east.

2011 , B3087 Burbage Road looking east - geograph.org.uk - 2727246πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

The Bruce Arms Campsite

The Bruce Arms Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Bridleway beside Deane Water - geograph.org.uk - 7315232πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Totteridge Farm

Totteridge Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ totteridge-farm.website
Re-purposed red phone box, Charlton St Peter - geograph.org.uk - 4001503πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Charlton Manor

Charlton Manor β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk
Nearing the drive - geograph.org.uk - 5265791πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South West England

Puckshipton House

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On Postern Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3015555πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Postern Hill

Postern Hill β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

East end of St Peter's - geograph.org.uk - 8109541πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· South East England

St Peter's and St Paul's

St Peter's and St Paul's β€” a cafΓ© in england south east.

Marlborough ways (9) - geograph.org.uk - 5466395πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· South East England

Coffi Lab

Coffi Lab β€” a cafΓ© in england south east.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— coffilab.co.uk
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Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Queens Head Inn

The Queens Head Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

Hatchet Inn

Hatchet Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Tangley Bottom lane junction - geograph.org.uk - 4046008πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Cricketer's Arms

The Cricketer's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Pelican, Froxfield - geograph.org.uk - 6897361πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Pelican Public House

The Pelican Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pewsey White Horse?
Pewsey White Horse is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN9 6NJ), in the parish of Pewsey.
What is Pewsey White Horse?
Pewsey White Horse β€” archaeological in england south east.
How do I get to Pewsey White Horse?
The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN9 6NJ.
Is Pewsey White Horse a protected site?
Yes β€” Pewsey White Horse is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Pewsey White Horse?
The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN9 6NJ.