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 The historic White Horse at Kilburn has been targeted by vandals who placed a red cross over the landmark, as police appeal for information.

One of Yorkshire’s most famous landmarks has been vandalised after a fabric red cross was placed over the White Horse at Kilburn. North Yorkshire Police confirmed they received a report of criminal damage on Tuesday (Sept 9) in the afternoon. “If anyone has information about the damage, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and provide reference NYP-09092025-0267.”

A spokesperson for Forestry England, which manages the site, said: "We are aware of fabric that has appeared on the White Horse at Kilburn. Article in the Yorkshire Post. 

I cannot find a photograph of the alleged damage, but here are my photo's from a visit in July 2019. My report here. 

I arrived at the top of the White Horse. There is nothing of the horse to see from up here. Nice views over Yorkshire. 

Zoom in, it needs some maintenance. Weeds coming through, more white chips to cover up the weed suppressant. The White Horse is not white, it's a muddy grey.

After some digging - More reports from other sources -

Manchester Evening News. 

As police investigate, furious locals have compared the criminal damage to the hillside landmark to the chopping down of the Sycamore Gap tree - which stood near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland before it was destroyed by vandals.

Yahoo News.

A manhunt has been launched after vandals damaged one of Britain's largest hill figures with a red cross. Photos show the 168-year-old White Horse in North Yorkshire vandalised with a red cross, believed to represent England's St George's Cross flag.

The Gazette and Herald.

The White Horse at Kilburn has been defaced with a St George's flag. It is not known at this stage if the flag has been painted or is ribbon.

BBC News.

A St George's flag appeared on the Kilburn White Horse in the North York Moors National Park, prompting a police investigation.

A cross, thought to be created from red fabric, was placed on the famous landmark dating back to 1857 on Tuesday, North Yorkshire Police said.

Forestry England, which manages the site, said it was "working closely with the police to try and find who did the damage to this important asset of local and cultural heritage".

BBC News. 

A white horse carved into a hillside is being checked for damage after it was temporarily turned into a St George's flag.

Red fabric draped over the Westbury White Horse has now been removed, after being reported to English Heritage earlier.

They all jump on the bandwagon. It's obvious why. Patriots must be quashed. 

Much ado about nothing. Now I'm going to Coffee Morning for some face to face talking with my village friends. By the way, the flags were flying on almost every lamp post into Brigg yesterday. They made me smile. Catch ya later. Toodle pip.   ilona