Volunteers at a village museum have used the latest computer technology to help unravel the mysteries of a local landmark.

Villagers in Uffington, near Wantage, mastered computer skills to create a CD ROM presentation exploring the history of the famous White Horse hill figure which dominates their community.

Jane Cooper, Derek Lindo, Sharon Smith and Muriel Lindo with the CD they have produced

The project, now on show at the village's tiny Tom Brown School Museum, involved ten of the museum's Friends.

The White Horse, etched into the Downs below the Ridgeway, is a popular tourist attraction.

Although the National Trust, which owns the hill, has closed it off as a precaution against foot and mouth disease, museum supporters are encouraging visitors to return to find out more about the mysterious figure.

The presentation features photographs, video clips, music and text.

It was made possible thanks to a Millennium grant.

Museum curator Sharon Smith, said: "This is an exciting project which allows people to view all aspects of the White Horse. We were overly-ambitious and didn't realise the skills we would need to produce the CD. We have all learned useful skills."