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Research undertaken by Martin Papworth for the National Trust, showed that the Giant was carved in the Anglo-Saxon period not, as most people thought, in prehistory or more recently, yet the reason why he was made has remained a mystery.Now, Helen Gi

Centuries ago, a giant ancient figure was carved into an English hillside. For many years, its origins remained something of a head-scratcher for researchers. But now, a new study has found that the engraving appears to

The huge chalk carving in the English countryside was likely a meeting place for local forces rallying against the Vikings.

For centuries, mystery has surrounded the meaning behind one of Dorset’s most-known landmarks, and now academics from Oxford University could have…

After centuries of speculation and debate, have researchers finally revealed the true persona of the enigmatic 180-foot figure carved into a hillside in England?

The origins of Englands Cerne Giant have been shrouded in mystery but new research suggests the figure may have helped in the fight against Viking marauders.

Dorset hillside chalk figure was originally a muster station for West Saxon armies fending off Vikings, experts suggest

Some believed the iconic 180ft chalk figure in Dorset was meant to be a lost British God while others even claimed it was a depiction of Oliver Cromwell.

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