Long Man of Wilmington, Hill figure in Sussex, England
The Long Man of Wilmington stands 69 meters tall on Windover Hill, displaying a human figure holding two poles against the chalk surface.
The earliest documented evidence of the figure dates to 1710, though archaeological studies suggest it was created between the 16th and 17th centuries.
The chalk figure represents one of only two human hill figures in England, alongside the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorchester.
Visitors can access the site through designated pathways maintained by the Sussex Archaeological Society, with parking available near the figure.
During World War II, the figure was camouflaged to prevent German aircraft from using it as a navigational reference point.
Location: Long Man
GPS coordinates: 50.81010,0.18802
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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