Cerne Abbas Giant

Cerne Abbas, Dorset · United Kingdom · Natural site

A striking and magnificent hill figure whose origins are shrouded in mystery.

The Cerne Abbas Giant near Cerne Abbas Village (DT2 7AL) is a striking and magnificent hill figure whose origins are shrouded in mystery and legend. The 55 metre tall naked male figure cut into the chalk is probably from the seventeenth century, though many claim far older roots. Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

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Where is Cerne Abbas Giant located?

Cerne Abbas Giant is in Cerne Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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