{"id":38878,"date":"2023-01-18T12:25:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T12:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dream-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=38878"},"modified":"2023-01-18T10:55:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T10:55:38","slug":"cerne-abbas-giant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dream-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/cerne-abbas-giant\/","title":{"rendered":"Cerne Abbas Giant – Visitor Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walk among the legends of old and discover more about the Cerne Abbas Giant. With fertility dances one-meter deep chalk lines, the landmark is full of theories and speculation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading into the quiet village Cerne Abbas, you will be sure to notice the 180ft nude sculpture carved into the green hillside. There is so much to discover and find out about the history, mystery and theories behind the Dorset chalk man.<\/p>\n

Carry on reading to find out more about the Cerne Abbas Giant\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Overview<\/h2>\n

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Located in the quiet village of\u00a0Cerne Abbas<\/strong>, the Cerne Giant is a 180ft figure sculpted into the chalk hills. The figure is around 1000 years old and is a popular tourist spot in\u00a0Dorset<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Cerne Abbas Giant is the largest chalk hill figure in the UK, standing at 180ft tall. Visiting the Giant is available all year round, offering views of the iconic Dorset countryside.<\/p>\n

To maintain the integrity of the Cerne Abbas Giant, walking and touching the figure is restricted. Due to the size of the sculpture, the best place to see the Giant is from the\u00a0Cerne Giant Viewpoint<\/strong>. However, a short walk up to the Giants feet is available to get up close and personal with the naked Giant.<\/p>\n

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Facilities<\/h2>\n

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Cerne Abbas<\/strong> is a quaint village, under ten miles from the city of Dorchester<\/a>, which welcomes tourists from all over the world. The Cerne Giant is only a short walk away from the Cerne Abbas village<\/a>. Here you can find toilets, bars, cafes and accommodation for your visit.<\/p>\n

To see the sculpture in all of its glory, The\u00a0Cerne Giant Viewpoint<\/strong>\u00a0is the best place to see the Giant. Just off the\u00a0A352,\u00a0<\/strong>the viewpointis wheelchair accessible and offers clear, unobstructed views of the goliath.<\/p>\n

Once you have taken in the magnificent sculpture, head into Cerne Abbas and look around the historic town. You may want to stop by\u00a0Cerne Abbey\u00a0<\/strong>or visit\u00a0St Augustine\u2019s Well.\u00a0<\/strong>No matter your reason for visiting Cerne Abbas, the village is full of stunning architecture and history.<\/p>\n

You can also stop for a bite to eat at one of the villages many tearooms and pubs.<\/p>\n

Cerne Abbas Giant Parking:<\/p>\n

38 Acreman St<\/strong>
\nCerne Abbas<\/strong>
\nDorchester\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDT2 7JX<\/strong><\/p>\n

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History<\/h2>\n

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The Dorset countryside is a hotspot for scientists and archaeologists. Many of the archaeologists date the Cerne Giant between 700AD \u2013 1500AD.<\/p>\n

Over the years, there have been many studies to identify the age and origins of the Cerne Abbas Giant. With many believing it comes from the\u00a0Saxon\u00a0<\/strong>era, the giant sculpture eventually succumbed to overgrowing grass. That may be a reason there are no records in the later years of the Cerne Abbas Giant.<\/p>\n

After the Giants rediscovery, it has been maintained and tested by trained professionals. In the 1920s, the sculpture was donated to the National Trust by the owners of the land. They help repair and survey the Cerne Giant and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

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What does the Cerne Abbas Giant Represent<\/h2>\n

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The Cerne Abbas Giant is a source of much speculation throughout the region. Many people believe that it represents a history of real giants, with some even saying the chalk is the outline of a real Giants corpse.<\/p>\n

Others believe that the figure was a parody of\u00a0Oliver Cromwell.\u00a0<\/strong>Although very speculative, there is evidence behind this theory. In 1644,\u00a0Lord Holles\u00a0<\/strong>(the landowner where the Giant lies) was the MP for Dorchester and tried to have\u00a0Cromwell\u00a0<\/strong>impeached.<\/p>\n

We may never know the real story behind the Dorset chalk man, but the mystery lets us come to our own conclusions behind the Giant.<\/p>\n

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Symbolic Meaning<\/h3>\n
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