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The Whipsnade Lion is a large hill figure carved into the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire, England. Created in 1933, the geoglyph serves as the emblem for the nearby ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Measuring approximately 483 feet across, it is one of the largest hill figures in the United Kingdom, constructed by stripping away the topsoil to reveal the white chalk underneath. The figure is positioned on a steep slope, making it clearly visible from the surrounding valleys and passing railway lines.
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Where is the Whipsnade Lion located?
The Whipsnade Lion is carved into the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire, England. It serves as the emblem of the nearby ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
When was the Whipsnade Lion created?
The hill figure was created in 1933. It was made by cutting the lion's outline into the chalk hillside of the Dunstable Downs.
How large is the Whipsnade Lion?
The Whipsnade Lion measures approximately 483 feet across. That scale makes it one of the largest hill figures in the United Kingdom.
Why was the Whipsnade Lion created?
The geoglyph was created as a visible emblem for Whipsnade Zoo. Its position on the downs makes the lion recognizable from a considerable distance across the surrounding landscape.
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