Hillfigures, a mostly English phenomenon, are indelibly associated with Wessex, thanks to the plethora of White Horses that gallop their way across the Downs of Wiltshire. However, the three counties covered by the Cantiaci TTFF have their fair share of these historic landmarks, thanks mainly to the chalky swathes of the North and South Downs and – possibly? – the use of a White Horse as the emblem of Invicta. Indeed, Kent can proudly display the newest addition to the list with the construction of a brand new Horse at Folkestone. The area cannot boast of anything so old and mysterious as the Uffington Horse, but it can be proud of its Long Man, its hillfigure war memorials and its unique Wye Crown. It also has ‘lost’ figures, which will receive an honourable mention. Visits to the Cantiaci Hillfigures are visits to some of the loveliest areas of SE England, as well as historic journeys. I will include directions for those who wish to see for themselves what two-dimensional pictures can only hint at.
