A Narrated Walk around Historic Cerne Abbas

Описание: A walk in the lovely Dorset village of Cerne Abbas, along the river and up to the Cerne Giant, with commentary including historical context.
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See the Giant's impressive manhood being restored!

Walk past the historic Pitchmarket.

And see Edith playing in the river ...

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Cerne Giant Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license

Giant 2 Nigel Mykura / Cerne Abbas Giant / CC BY-SA 2.0

Giant 3 Pete Harlow Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license
Peter's website: https://catnip.uk/

Renovation1 Nigel Mykura / Cerne Abbas Giant Renovation (10) / CC BY-SA 2.0
Cerne Abbas Giant Renovation (10) The Giant's testicles are just about to receive their new layer of chalk which will be tamped down by the National Trust Volunteers. In the foreground is the outline of the Giant's inner thighs showing the subsurface after removal of the top 10cm of old chalk.

Renovation2 Nigel Mykura / Cerne Abbas Giant Renovation (3) / CC BY-SA 2.0
Cerne Abbas Giant Renovation (3) Replacing the chalk on the Giant's penis. The old dirty subsurface can be clearly seen lower down, while the bright new chalk is tamped down on top to give a bright new surface.

The Pitchmarket Hugh Llewelyn Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license

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The Cerne Giant, also known as the Cerne Abbas Giant, is a mysterious figure carved into a hillside in Dorset, England. Here's all about it:

Physical Description:
The Cerne Giant is a large figure of a naked man wielding a club.
It is approximately 180 feet (55 meters) tall and 167 feet (51 meters) wide.
The figure is formed by cutting a trench into the underlying chalk bedrock and filling it with crushed chalk.
Features:
Club: The giant is depicted holding a club in its right hand, raised above its head.
Phallus: One of the most prominent features of the Cerne Giant is its enormous erect phallus, which measures around 36.5 meters (120 feet) in length.
Stylized Features: The figure's head is small compared to its body, and its features are somewhat stylized.
Origins and History:
The exact origins of the Cerne Giant are uncertain, with the figure's age being a topic of debate among historians and archaeologists.
Some theories suggest it dates back to prehistoric times, possibly created by the Celts or earlier peoples.
Others believe it to be of more recent origin, possibly created in the medieval period.
The earliest known reference to the giant dates back to the late 17th century.
Purpose and Interpretations:
Fertility Symbol: One prevalent interpretation is that the giant is a fertility symbol due to its exaggerated phallus. It is believed to be associated with ancient fertility rituals and rites.
Pagan Origins: Some researchers argue that the giant could have been created as a depiction of a pagan deity associated with fertility and virility.
Landmark or Boundary Marker: Another theory suggests that the giant served as a landmark or boundary marker, guiding travelers or marking territorial boundaries.
Preservation and Conservation:
The National Trust, which owns the land where the Cerne Giant is located, regularly maintains and preserves the figure.
Conservation efforts include periodic re-chalking of the figure to prevent it from eroding and to keep it visible.
Controversies:
In recent years, the giant has become the subject of controversy due to its explicit depiction and interpretations.
Some have called for the removal or alteration of the giant due to its perceived offensiveness or inappropriateness.
Tourism and Cultural Significance:
The Cerne Giant has become a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world who come to see the enigmatic figure.
It also holds cultural significance, featuring in various works of literature, art, and popular culture.