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Old Devizes White Horse was a chalk hill figure cut near Devizes in Wiltshire, England, in 1845 by local shoemakers. It was known as the Snobs' Horse because "snob" was a local dialect term for a shoemaker, and the figure later disappeared through neglect and overgrowth. A new Devizes White Horse cut in 1999 used the earlier design as its basis, but reversed the horse's direction.
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What was the Old Devizes White Horse?
The Old Devizes White Horse was a chalk hill figure cut near Devizes in Wiltshire, England. It was made in 1845 by local shoemakers.
Why was the Old Devizes White Horse called the Snobs' Horse?
The name came from the local dialect word snob, which meant a shoemaker. The figure was therefore associated with the tradesmen who created it.
What happened to the Old Devizes White Horse?
The original figure disappeared through neglect and overgrowth. A newer Devizes White Horse later replaced the lost hill figure.
When was the Old Devizes White Horse created?
Local shoemakers cut the figure in 1845. It was a chalk hill monument near Devizes in Wiltshire, England.
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