Cherhill, Calne, SN11 8XT

Cherhill is a village in Wiltshire, England, situated within the SN 11 postal district. The area is notable for the Cherhill White Horse, a hill figure on Cherhill Down located just outside the village and 3.5 miles east of Calne. The Cherhill White Horse dates from the late 18th century and is the third oldest of several white horses in Great Britain, following the Uffington White Horse and the Westbury White Horse. The figure is sometimes called the Oldbury White Horse. The presence of this historic landmark provides a distinctive character to the locality, offering a rural setting with a connection to regional heritage. Residents of Cherhill enjoy the village’s tranquil environment while being within reasonable distance of the larger town of Calne, which lies 3.5 miles to the west. The village’s proximity to the hill figure and its position within the rural landscape of Wiltshire make it a suitable location for those interested in a peaceful, historically rich community.