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The reasons for the creation for the figures are varied and obscure. The Uffington Horse probably held religious significance whereas the Cerne Abbas Giant might well have been a work of Political Satire . The figures are usually created by the cutting away of the top layer of relatively poor soil on suitable hillsides. This exposes the white chalk beneath which contrasts well with the short green hill grass and the image is clearly visible for a considerable distance. Despite some of the figures being of great age they are at the same time relatively new. The figures need to be maintained to stay visible and local people often work to restore their local landmark on a regular basis, thereby continuing an unbroken tradition. Some of the most significant chalk figures include:
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