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Why was this mysterious giant chalk horse created – and how has it remained so perfectly preserved for 20 centuries?

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Story: The White Horse of Uffington

Duration: 3:47

We reveal the story of one of Britain's most famous ancient pieces of public art - the White Horse of Uffington.

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