Imposing Cerne Abbas Giant gets re-chalked

Dorset's famous Cerne Abbas Giant – Britain's largest and most iconic chalk figure – is getting a makeover.The landmark, which measures 180 feet (55 metres) tall, has dominated the Cerne Abbas hillside for at least 700 years.Experts have now begun the arduous process of re–chalking the imposing figure, which is historically associated with fertility due to its exaggerated anatomy.His outline is being carefully restored using around 17 tonnes of fresh chalk by National Trust staff, volunteers and members of the public.