Cherhill White Horse, Hill figure in Cherhill Down, England
The chalk carving measures 165 feet in length and 220 feet in height, positioned on the northern slope of Cherhill Down near Calne.
Dr Christopher Alsop supervised the creation of this equine figure in 1780, directing the work through a megaphone from Labour-in-Vain Hill.
The Cherhill White Horse represents England's third oldest hill figure, following the ancient carvings at Westbury and Uffington sites.
Visitors can observe the figure from a designated viewing area along the A4 road, with a footpath leading directly to the monument.
The horse originally featured a glass eye made from bottles inserted into the ground, later replaced with stone after souvenir collectors removed them.
Location: Cherhill
GPS coordinates: 51.42530,-1.92990
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:05
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