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A recent incident has sparked a police investigation after the iconic Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire was transformed into an England flag temporarily. Red fabric was carefully draped over the white horse to mimic the St George’s cross on September 9th, held in place by pegs. The installation was eventually taken down after English Heritage was alerted and assessed the site, noting that the pegs had caused minimal damage.
Wiltshire Police have announced that they are looking into reports of minor damage caused to the Westbury White Horse due to the use of pegs. Initially, the police did not consider investigating the incident but have since changed course in response to the damage. The red fabric display on the landmark coincided with the appearance of numerous St George’s flags around England in recent months.
The Westbury White Horse holds historical significance, believed to have been originally carved in 878 AD to celebrate King Alfred’s victory over the Danes at the Battle of Ethandune. As a scheduled monument, it is protected by law, making it a criminal offense to cause damage to the site. Those found guilty of deliberately damaging or removing items from such protected monuments can face heavy fines or even imprisonment.
The controversy surrounding the transformation of the Westbury White Horse into an England flag has sparked debate and concern over the preservation of historical landmarks and the consequences of damaging them. English Heritage’s intervention and subsequent removal of the display highlight the importance of respecting and protecting such culturally significant sites for future generations to appreciate and enjoy
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