An idea to create the first giant hill figure
of a White Horse in Kent on the chalk hills of the North Downs
was conceived by artist, Charles Newington, as a Millennium
landmark in 1996. With the help of Richard Beaugié, a
local farmer, and the landowner, The Tory Family Foundation
Charitable Trust, the project became a reality. David Hanbury
joined the team in 2002, to assist with administration and construction.
Brief Timeline:-
April 1998 Planning permission applied
for.
August 1999 First canvas outline laid.
April 2001 Public Inquiry (5 days).
March 2002 Planning permission granted.
Sept 2002 Canvas re-laid and turf re-located
May 2003 White slabs laid by Gurkhas.
June 2004 Launch of The Friends of the
Folkestone White Horse.
For more details of History and Construction,
Click HERE.
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