Cerne Abbas Giant

The Cerne Abbas Giant is a large, ancient hillside figure in Dorset, England, measuring about 180 meters long. Created by clipping the chalk hillside to reveal the underlying dark soil, it depicts a bearded man holding a club. Its origins are uncertain, but it is believed to date back to the 16th or 17th century, possibly serving as a fertility symbol or for agricultural rituals. The giant is a protected historical monument and a notable example of British folk art, attracting visitors and researchers interested in its mysterious history and cultural significance.