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Uffington White Horse

The Uffington White Horse is a large, prehistoric hill figure located in Oxfordshire, England. Carved into the chalk hillside, it depicts a stylized horse and is thought to date back to the Iron Age, around 1000 BC. The figure is about 110 meters long and is created by cutting into the earth to expose the white chalk beneath. It is a significant cultural landmark and often associated with local legends and folklore. The White Horse is part of a broader complex of ancient monuments in the area, highlighting the region's rich history and connection to early human activity.