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The George III chalk-cut hillside figure is a geoglyphic monument located near Cerne Abbas in Dorset, England. The figure was cut into the chalk hillside in the late eighteenth century, traditionally attributed to local inhabitants celebrating the recovery of King George III from his illness in 1789, though its precise origins remain debated among scholars. The figure measures approximately fifty-four metres in length and depicts a standing male form executed in the characteristic style of chalk-cut hill figures. Like other chalk geoglyphs of its period, the figure has required periodic maintenance and restoration to prevent degradation from natural weathering and vegetation growth.
George III, chalk-cut hill side figure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005574. View the official record →
The George III chalk-cut hillside figure is a geoglyphic monument located near Cerne Abbas in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005574.
George III, chalk-cut hill side figure is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005574.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (2.8 km), Upton Fort, a coastal artillery battery and two searchlight emplacements (4 km), Icehouse at Ringstead, 660m south west of Pit House (4.1 km).
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