Sussex Past community comes together to re-paint Long Man of Wilmington
On Thursday 23rd May, volunteers took part in the re-painting of The Long Man of Wilmington as part of the ‘Adopt a Piece of History’ campaign run by Sussex Past.
The re-painting is the finale of a fundraising campaign, launched in December 2022, to support the work of the Sussex Archaeology Society, which owns and cares for the iconic hill figure known as ‘The Guardian of the South Downs’.
The campaign raised more than £10K and saw nearly 300 donors pay £30.00 to adopt one of the 770 blocks that make up the outline of The Long Man.
The story showcases the community spirit and love for the Long Man, which dates back to the 16th Century and is Europe’s largest portrayal of the human form.
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