Uffington White Horse, Prehistoric chalk hill figure in Oxfordshire, England.
The figure measures 110 meters in length and 30 meters in width, carved into a chalk hillside at an elevation of 261 meters.
Archaeological dating methods determined the figure was created during the Bronze Age, approximately 3000 years ago, making it Britain's oldest hill figure.
Iron Age coins discovered in the region display representations of this figure, suggesting its importance as a tribal or territorial marker.
The National Trust maintains the site, which requires regular cleaning to prevent vegetation from concealing the white chalk outline.
The figure's abstract linear design differs from typical horse representations, leading researchers to debate whether it depicts a horse or another creature.
Location: Uffington
Inception: 2 Millenium BCE
Elevation above the sea: 261 m
Length: 100 m
Width: 30 m
Made from material: chalk
Operator: The National Trust
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/uffington-castle-white-horse-and-dragon-hill
GPS coordinates: 51.57770,-1.56675
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
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