The Long Man of Wilmington

The Long Man of Wilmington, England, stands over 230 feet tall and is considered to date back to 10,000 B.C.E. It serves as a guide across East Sussex. He is etched into the dirt, holding two spears parallel to his body. Since his discovery in the 1700s, experts have been puzzled as to when and who created him. While some scientists believe he was built in the Iron Age, others believe he was created in the 16th or 17th centuries, and some neo-pagans believe the Long Man is an ancient sacred sight.

During WWII, the sculpture was painted green to prevent enemy aviators from mistaking it for a landmark. In 1969, the bricks were replaced with concrete blocks, which are currently painted on a regular basis to preserve the Long Man visible from several kilometers away.

Neo-Druids were enraged in 2007 when ladies lay on the grass to give the Long Man feminine traits such as hair, lips, and breasts, stating that the prank was vandalism on a hallowed item. However, in 2010, pranksters put a large member between the geoglyph's legs, giving the phrase "Long Man" new meaning.

Location: Windover Hill, Wilmington, East Sussex, England

Founded: First recorded 1710