FamxplorLong Man of Wilmington
What to expect
The Long Man of Wilmington, also known as the Wilmington Giant, is a hill figure on the steep slopes of Windover Hill near Wilmington, East Sussex, England. It is 235 feet tall, holds two 'staves', and is designed to look in proportion when viewed from below. The figure is one of two major extant human hill figures in England and is a scheduled monument. The origin of the Long Man is unclear, but it is believed to have been cut in the Early Modern era, possibly in the 16th or 17th century AD. The figure is formed from white-painted breeze blocks and lime mortar, and it is one of two hill figures in East Sussex, the other being the Litlington White Horse
Plan your family visit to the Long Man of Wilmington with these blog insights 👇
Seven Sisters: Snow-white cliffs, a rather tall man and a "house with a soul"
Activities: We visited the Long Man of Wilmington early in the morning. We learned about its history from a brochure, and admired the view of the nearby White Horse of Litlington
Highlights: The Long Man was easy to recognize in the morning sun. It was interesting to learn about the changes the figure went through. We also saw the White Horse of Litlington from there ✨