Osmington, The King George III White Horse c.1960
Photo ref: O74145
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Weymouth owed its success to the patronage of George III. This impressive hill figure in tribute to the King, showing him riding on a white horse, was carved in 1808 at the bidding of John Rainier, a local worthy.

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