Archaeological sites · South East England
Pewsey White Horse
In or near Pewsey.
Pewsey 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
- Pewsey · 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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3213, -1.7565
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Pewsey
- Postcode
- SN9 6NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 2.5 km
Sources
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📷 5Frequently 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 — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Pewsey White Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 2.5 km away. The nearest town is Pewsey. Drivers can use postcode SN9 6NJ.
- Is Pewsey White Horse a protected site?
- Yes — 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.