Tag: Cerne Abbas Giant

Re-chalking of the Cerne Abbas Giant – Britain’s largest and most iconic chalk hill figure – is now underway. The re-chalking happens once every decade, but this time it marks not just the renewal of the Giant himself, but the beginning of a bold new chapter for the historic Dorset landscape on which he lies. At 180 feet tall, the Cerne Abbas Giant dominates the chalk hillside above Cerne Abbas, where his outline is now being carefully restored using around 17 tonnes of fresh chalk by National Trust staff, volunteers…

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Thanks to an overwhelmingly generous response to its fundraising appeal, the National Trust has been able to secure land surrounding the iconic Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, protecting this cherished landscape for nature, heritage and future generations. The appeal, launched in early December last year and backed by Sir Stephen Fry, asked for public support in raising £330,000 toward the purchase and care of a 138‑hectare (340‑acre) site around the famous chalk figure. Supporters locally and around the world immediately responded with donations of all sizes, from £1 to £32,000,…

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The National Trust launches appeal to raise over £300,000 to help fund the purchase and care of land around the Cerne Abbas Giant The charity is looking to raise £330,000 to help fund the purchase and care of, a 138‑hectare (340‑acre) site – equivalent to 190 football pitches – surrounding the famous Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset. Thanks to generous grants and bequests, over £2 million has already been raised. Now, public support is being asked to help fund the purchase and care of the Giant’s lair, including Giant Hill,…

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