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Uffington White Horse

I've seen at least five candidate animals for the figure: horse, dog, dragon, cat, and hare. All have their proponents - what we do know is that it's very old, and would have taken a lot of effort to carve so whatever it is, it meant a lot to whoever carved it.
 
Uffington white horse can be seen perfectly well from the railway.

(If you are in the area, do try out the blowing stone)
 
Yes, Im a member of the Sworn Enemy of Blowing Stone Cottages Club as well...
 
I've seen at least five candidate animals for the figure: horse, dog, dragon, cat, and hare. All have their proponents - what we do know is that it's very old, and would have taken a lot of effort to carve so whatever it is, it meant a lot to whoever carved it.
It really looks like a horse to me; the arched neck, and the suggestion of the cadence of a gallop. It is beautiful actually! :)
 
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