Cerne Abbas Giant Hill figure

the cerne abbas giant, referred rude man or rude giant , hill figure of giant naked man 180 ft (55 m) high, 167 ft (51 m) wide figure carved side of steep hill, , best viewed opposite side of valley or air. carving formed trench 12 in (30 cm) wide, , same depth, has been cut through grass , earth underlying chalk. in right hand giant holds knobbled club 120 ft (37 m) in length.

its history cannot traced further late 17th century, making origin during celtic, roman or medieval periods difficult prove. above , right of giant s head earthwork known trendle , or frying pan . medieval writings refer location trendle hill , make no mention of giant, leading conclusion carved 400 years ago. in contrast, uffington white horse – unquestionably prehistoric hill figure on berkshire downs – noticed , recorded medieval authors.

in 2008, overgrowth forced re-chalking of giant, 17 tonnes of new chalk being poured in , tamped down hand.