Dorking in Surrey, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The White Horse and Cattle Market

— Dorking Heritage Trail —

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 14, 2026

1. The White Horse and Cattle Market Marker

Inscription. Established as a posting inn in the mid-18th century to take advantage of the new turnpike toad through Dorking. Until 1926 the livestock market was held in the wide road in front. The market house, built in 1597, stood to the west in front of the large gabled house called the Dutch House, but was demolished in 1811.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 51° 13.949′ N, 0° 19.827′ W. Marker is in Dorking, England, in Surrey. It is on High Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 136 High Street, Dorking, England RH4 1AY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies: Dorking in the Year 2000 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Martin's Church (about 120 meters away); The Upper Chequers Inn (about 180 meters away); Dorking War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Thomas Cubitt (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Willow Walk, Meadowbank (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Welcome to Betchworth (approx. 4.8 kilometers away); The Mansion (approx. 6.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dorking.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 14, 2026

2. The White Horse and Cattle Market Marker

High Street, Dorking image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Frith & Co., Ltd., Reigate, circa 1905

3. High Street, Dorking

The White Horse Inn (and marker site), are visible here on the right

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 9, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.