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The George III is a chalk-cut hillside figure located near Weymouth in Dorset, England. Carved into the chalk downland, the figure measures approximately 67 metres in height and depicts a mounted horseman, executed in the distinctive style of 18th-century hill figures. The figure was created in 1817 to commemorate King George III, though it underwent significant restoration and alteration during the 19th and 20th centuries. The monument represents an important example of the tradition of large-scale chalk-cut figures in southern England, created during the Georgian period to celebrate the monarchy and local civic pride.
George III, chalk-cut hill side figure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005574. View the official record →
The George III is a chalk-cut hillside figure located near Weymouth in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005574.
George III, chalk-cut hill side figure is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005574.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (2.8 km), Upton Fort, a coastal artillery battery and two searchlight emplacements (4 km), Icehouse at Ringstead, 660m south west of Pit House (4.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of George III, chalk-cut hill side figure's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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George III, chalk-cut hill side figure stands on Portland Group, bedrock that formed in the Portlandian. The rock here is limestone and calcareous sandstone.