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The White Horse is a large chalk hill figure located on the downland of Whitehorse Hill near Uffington in Berkshire. The figure depicts a highly stylised horse in profile, measuring approximately 110 metres in length, and is created by cutting away the chalk to reveal the white bedrock beneath. Radiocarbon dating and archaeological analysis have established that the figure was created during the late Bronze Age, most likely between 1380 and 550 BCE, making it one of Britain's oldest hill figures. The monument has been maintained and periodically re-chalked throughout its history, particularly from the 18th century onwards, and stands as an important example of Iron Age artistic and territorial expression within the landscape of the Berkshire Downs.
The White Horse hill figure 170m NNE of Uffington Castle on Whitehorse Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008413. View the official record →
The White Horse is a large chalk hill figure located on the downland of Whitehorse Hill near Uffington in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008413.
The White Horse hill figure 170m NNE of Uffington Castle on Whitehorse Hill 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 1008413.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary ditch E of Near Down (7.1 km), Lambourn Cross (8.1 km), Ditch on Boydon Hole Farm (8.5 km).
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