Folkestone White Horse, Horse hill figure on Cheriton Hill, United Kingdom.
The white figure stretches 90 meters across the hillside, with extended legs suggesting movement and a flowing mane behind its raised head.
The construction began in September 2002 with volunteers marking the outline, digging trenches, and placing limestone slabs to complete the figure in June 2003.
Local residents collaborated with Gurkha soldiers stationed in Folkestone to transport and position limestone slabs, creating this modern interpretation of ancient hill art.
Visitors can view the figure from multiple locations, including Weymouth Road, the M20 roundabout at Junction 12, and the nearby Tesco car park.
A time capsule containing names and messages from supporters rests at the heart of the figure, buried there in June 2004.
Location: Folkestone
Inception: 2003
Website: http://whitehorsefolkestone.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.10120,1.13971
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:24
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