Minimal damage caused to Westbury White Horse by St George's cross
On Tuesday (September 9) red fabric was discovered pinned across to the 180ft landmark to form a St George's Cross
Last updated 11th Sep 2025
The English Heritage have said minimal damage has been caused to the Westbury White Horse after red fabric was pinned across it to form a St George's cross.
On Tuesday (September 9) red fabric was discovered pinned across to the 180ft landmark to form a St George's Cross.
It was removed later that day by the English Heritage, who said it would be checked for damage.
An English Heritage spokesperson said: “The red fabric which was attached to the Westbury White Horse was removed and we have now assessed the site.
"The pegs used to secure the fabric were installed within joints but they have thankfully caused minimal damage."
The Westbury White Horse, was carved into the hillside at Bratton Camp in Wiltshire hundreds of years ago and its thought to have first appeared in the late 1600s.