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Episode 169 - White horses and hill figures in England

Episode 169 - White horses and hill figures in England

FromThe English Heritage Podcast


Episode 169 - White horses and hill figures in England

FromThe English Heritage Podcast

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jun 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we’re joined by Senior Properties Historian Dr Susan Greaney and Professor Ronald Hutton to investigate the mysterious white horses and giant chalk figures that adorn hillsides across England. Find out who created them, when and why they were created and the stories behind many of England’s most famous hill figures, from the Uffington and Westbury White Horses to the Cerne Abbas Giant and the Long Man of Wilmington.

To discover more about the Uffington White Horse or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/uffington-castle-white-horse-and-dragon-hill
Released:
Jun 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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