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Britain’s oldest chalk figure restored to former glory In Oxfordshire, England, an iconic prehistoric chalk figure known as the Uffington White Horse has been meticulously restored after showing signs of significant wear. The figure, which is believed to be the oldest of its kind in Britain, dates back approximately 3,000 years. Its restoration was undertaken by archaeologists from the National Trust and Oxford Archaeology. The Uffington White Horse, carved into the chalk of White Horse Hill, measures over 360 feet in length and is a significant Bronze Age figure. Recent examinations revealed that the horse’s head and neck had narrowed to less than half their original size, prompting immediate conservation efforts...