The Uffington White Horse, an iconic prehistoric chalk figure believed to be Britain's oldest, has undergone significant restoration after archaeologists discovered it had been shrinking. This 3,000-year-old figure, etched into a hillside in Oxfordshire, England is a testament to the enduring legacy of human craftsmanship and cultural heritage, and has returned to its former glory. The prehistoric White Horse of Uffington is believed to have inspired the creation of all the other white horse hill figures in the region, but mystery abounds regarding its creation - who made it, when, and why? ‘Missing Detail’ From the Cerne Abbas Giant Story Revealed Top Ten Giant Discoveries in Ancient Britain Discovery of the Shrinking Horse Last year, work on the Uffington White Horse revealed that the neck and head of the 3,000-year-old figure had significantly narrowed, reports the BBC. What was once a bold and broad design had diminished to less than half of its original size. This alarming discovery prompted urgent restoration efforts to preserve this monumental landmark for future generations. Archaeologists from the National Trust and Oxford Archaeology embarked on a meticulous restoration process. They carefully cut back any encroaching turf to reveal the figure's ancient edges, restoring the horse to its estimated original form. The restoration also involved redistributing some of the top layer of chalk on the figure to ensure its visibility and integrity. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later