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National Trust Raises £330K to Protect Cerne Abbas Giant

2/5/2026

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The National Trust has raised £330,000 in 60 days to buy land around the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset.
The acquisition is part of a £2 million campaign to restore chalk grassland, plant woodlands, and create habitats for wildlife.
Sir Stephen Fry supports the initiative.
The purchase will create archaeological opportunities to study the Giant's Early Medieval history.
The project aims to boost biodiversity and engage the community in conservation.

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Story summary

The National Trust has raised £330,000 in 60 days to buy land around the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset.
The acquisition is part of a £2 million campaign to restore chalk grassland, plant woodlands, and create habitats for wildlife.
Sir Stephen Fry supports the initiative.
The purchase will create archaeological opportunities to study the Giant's Early Medieval history.
The project aims to boost biodiversity and engage the community in conservation.