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St George's Cross Appears on Wiltshire's Famous White Horse Landmark
Wiltshire Council regards the St George’s Cross appearance on the White Horse as vandalism linked to the Raise the Colours campaign, with removal and damage assessment underway.
- On the morning of Tuesday, September 9, the Westbury White Horse monument in Westbury, Wiltshire appeared transformed into a St George’s Cross after red material was draped across it.
- In recent weeks the movement produced makeshift flags and painted roundabouts around Wiltshire, including in Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes and Trowbridge, following nationwide activity.
- The landmark is carved into chalk below Bratton Camp, Wiltshire, making any alteration highly visible; local records suggest the Westbury White Horse dates from the late 1600s, likely commemorating the Battle of Ethandun .
- English Heritage said it would remove the material soon and inspect the Westbury White Horse for damage, while Wiltshire Police reported no criminal offences and confirmed the fabric's removal.
- Wiltshire Council has warned similar markings amount to vandalism rather than legitimate nationalism, while supporters say they act from pride and patriotism and critics describe the displays as xenophobic in recent weeks.
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White horse landmark to be examined for damage after red cross pinned to it
The Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire is hundreds of years old and can be visible for miles.
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