Osmington White Horse, Hill figure in Osmington, England
The white chalk figure spans 280 feet in length and 323 feet in height on the limestone slopes of Osmington Hill north of Weymouth.
Local residents created this representation of King George III on horseback in 1808 during his frequent visits to the Weymouth seaside resort.
The figure belongs to a collection of chalk artworks across Britain that demonstrate the practice of carving large-scale images into hillsides.
Visitors can observe the figure from designated viewing points along the A353 road or explore it through walking paths on the South Dorset Ridgeway.
This chalk carving combines both a horse and human figure, making it the sole example of combined leucippotomy and gigantotomy in England.
Location: Osmington
GPS coordinates: 50.65740,-2.40438
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:23
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