Osmington White Horse, Dorset
The Osmington White Horse is an early 19th-century hill figure cut into the limestone of Osmington Hill, Dorset. The figure was cut in 1808 and depicts King George III riding his horse. The king was a regular visitor to nearby Weymouth. The figure is 280ft long and 323ft high. The monument is within the council area of Dorset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1005574.
Place Type: Hill Figure
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.657835,-2.4044526
Grid Reference: SY 7150 8431
Civil Parish: Osmington CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA
GBPN ID: 305550
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Osmington_White_Horse,_Dorset_305550
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Historic England Scheduled Monument 1005574.
Place Type: Hill Figure
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.657835,-2.4044526
Grid Reference: SY 7150 8431
Civil Parish: Osmington CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA
GBPN ID: 305550
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Osmington_White_Horse,_Dorset_305550
Peruse Dorset on Wikishire

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