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The Long Man of Wilmington, Sussex

The Long Man of Wilmington is a hill figure on the steep slopes of Windover Hill near Wilmington, Sussex. The human figure is approximately 236ft tall and is represented with a staff in each hand. The date of the figure is unknown although it has been suggested that it may be of prehistoric or Roman origin. More recent excavations have suggested a date in the 16th or 17th century AD. The current outline of the Long Man is largely the result of a 'restoration' of 1873–74, led by the vicar of Glynde, Reverend William de St Croix. The monument is within the council area of Wealden (East Sussex).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1002293.

Place Type: Hill Figure
Historic County: Sussex
Lat, Long: 50.810198,0.18792941
Grid Reference: TQ542034
Police Area: Sussex
Council Area: Wealden (East Sussex)
Civil Parish: Long Man CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 304959
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Long_Man_of_Wilmington,_Sussex_304959

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