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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Claire Hayhurst

White horse landmark to be examined for damage after red cross pinned to it

The White Horse is a historical landmark (Ben Birchall/PA) - (PA Archive)

A white horse cut into the hillside hundreds of years ago will be checked for damage after red fabric was pinned across it to form a St George’s cross.

English Heritage has confirmed the fabric will be removed from the Westbury White Horse, which is around 180ft high, as soon as possible.

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