White Horse of Kent
The white horse has long been an ancient symbol of Kent, and white horse hill figures are a common feature of England as a whole. The Angel of the South has been referred to as both the White Horse of Ebbsfleet and the White Horse of Kent, however the White horse of Kent that is commonly used as a symbol of Kent is more correctly depicted as a prancing (or rampant in heraldry) white horse, rearing up on its hind legs, which can also be referred to as Invicta, which is the motto of Kent. Also sometimes referred to as the White Horse of Kent is the Folkestone White Horse. Kent County Council initially criticised the design for not depicting the horse as prancing like Invicta. A proposal resembling Invicta was submitted by Kent County Council in response to Wallinger's entry, but was rejected by judges.
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