The flower of life mandala cut into the crop at Waden Hill near Avebury in July, for example, is designed to represent the mystery of creation: variations of this symbol have adorned sacred sites in many countries over the centuries, from China’s Forbidden City to early Christian churches. Crop circles often reference sacred geometry, which contains the measure of man, of nature and of the universe, expressed in harmonic proportions. īeyond the aesthetic appeal of the artistry and imagery, the circles can also speak to us on an intellectual level, through the international language of pure mathematics. A glance at a map of the area reveals eight white horses carved into the chalk hillsides – clearly, art in the landscape is as old as the hills in these parts.Ĭrop circle enthusiasts gather for a ritual in Dorset. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Avebury, as well as other ancient sites like Stonehenge, and Silbury Hill, are popular spots for crop circles. This formation also bears some resemblance to the original lay-out of nearby Avebury Henge – once the largest in the world – with its approach path leading to two concentric stone circles.
Take one typical formation at Windmill Hill in Wiltshire this summer, which has been described as resembling, variously, a trident, a sword, a wand, and a wormhole – images of myth and storytelling, from the ruler of the planet Neptune, through the swordplay and sorcery of King Arthur, to science fiction or, indeed, fact.
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These circles are full of imagery and symbolism which stirs the imagination by tapping into both the individual and collective psyche. The designs often contain the golden ratio, a harmonious geometrical relationship between two measurements in the ratio of 1:1.618. The neat plots of land reflect man’s limiting, linear view of the world while a circle is infinite, mirroring the abundant expansion of nature, the cycle of the seasons, the unstoppable life force of growing things. The curve and sweep of the circles bring a soft, flowing form to counterbalance the angular lines that mark the boundaries of the fields. This is nature tamed to an intelligent design. At ground level, it becomes apparent that the stalks are bent at the nodes, rather than broken, swirled obediently into patterns, as if bowing to a higher purpose. Planes buzz past occasionally taking aerial shots, which give an overview of the size and scope of the designs, but the true appeal of going on a field trip is to get the grass roots experience.
But those farmers who do welcome visitors often place a collection box in the field, for donations in return for access to this unusual tourist attraction. Not all farmers are keen on the prospect of finding a crop circle on their land – one man was arrested in 2000 for causing criminal damage after making a crop circle near Devizes, Wiltshire, and later fined £100 and £40 costs. This intricate circle appeared in August 2000.
Police in Wiltshire, England urge farmers and landowners to report damage to fields caused by the creation of crop circles. A typical coach tour might include visitors from Europe and America, some armed with long lenses and huge tripods, a few with dowsing rods or pendulums to pick up any unusual geomagnetic energies, others simply there to commune with nature and admire one of the world’s largest outdoor art exhibitions. There are many and varied theories as to how these designs are formed – rope and planks of wood rumours of remote-controlled ‘orbs’… – but even though the most rational explanation is that they’re man-made, a sense of mystery still lingers: not only in terms of exactly how they’re created, but why.Īs one of the world’s most famous locations for crop circles, Wiltshire attracts visitors from near and far. Fortunately, the pick of the crop has been photographed from the air and the images posted online, creating a more permanent record of these extraordinary works of art.īigger and bolder than Anish Kapoor, and more covert than Banksy, the circles have a habit of cropping up overnight in the fields of unsuspecting farmers. AS the trees take on their autumn colours and the harvest is gathered in, no trace remains of the crop circles which graced the wheat fields of Wiltshire over the summer.
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