Cerne Abbas Giant
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The Cerne Abbas Giant, or Cerne Giant, is a hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas, in Dorset, England. It is currently owned by the National Trust, and listed as a scheduled monument of England.
Cerne Abbas Giant chalk figure below the rectangular "Trendle" earthworks
1764, first known drawing from the Gentleman's Magazine with measurements, including the height of 180 feet (55 m)
1842 drawing by the antiquary and editor John Sydenham
1892 drawing by the author and antiquarian William Plenderleath
Hill figure
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A hill figure is a large visual representation created by cutting into a steep hillside and revealing the underlying geology. It is a type of geoglyph usually designed to be seen from afar rather than
Cerne Abbas Giant
…The Cerne Abbas Giant, or Cerne Giant, is a hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas, in Dorset, England. It is currently owned by the National Trust, and listed as a scheduled monument of England. Measuring…
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