Bishop Cannings (2), nr Devizes, Wiltshire. Reported 25th July.

BISHOP CANNINGS FIELD, HIT TWICE BY THE CIRCLEMAKERS

After the strange events on the night of the first formation to appear in this field, the second formation formed without incident. But was it just as popular?

The A361 is the main trunk road leading out from Devizes to Beckhampton. It has seen its fair share of the crop circle phenomenon over the years, especially the fields just over the brow before the turning towards Bishop Cannings. But the field directly opposite the village on the left-hand side of the road, as you drive out of Devizes, has surprisingly been left by the phenomenon, until this year!

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QUALITY OF THE DESIGN

The second formation to appear in this field, formed on the night of the 24/25^th July, but this time without the circus of events that shrouded the first initial design. Positioned only a hundred yards down from the older formation, this new pattern, I felt that it was more in harmony to what we have been used to seeing over the years. The reason for this is a combination of elements that make up the entire pattern.

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Firstly, the pathways that create the five interlocking rings, are the correct proportions with regard to their width. Secondly, the maze effect that you experience, as you walk around the formation, is extremely important as part of the human interaction with the design. Thirdly, but just as significant, is the fact that people roam within the formation, and have space to sit and just meditate, or contemplate the design around them. These last two factors go hand in hand, but this second formation, has all these qualities, which I felt the first pattern lacked. That of course doesn’t mean that I wasn’t impressed by the first, it’s quite an amazing pattern, but the second has a fluid quality to its design.

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INTERACTION EFFECT

It was very interesting to watch particular individuals within this formation. We have discussed many times this season, the obvious connection with the patterns and the people who visit them. The Interaction effect within the Bishop Cannings (2) formation was once again unmistakable, and showed the quality of the design. Within the central section of the pattern we have two half rings placed within each other. This is the heart of the formation, and are were the majority of the people felt comfortable to sit and meditate or just chat about their experiences. It’s a fascinating part of crop circling, but is an important side, which needs to be monitored a lot closely by the crop circle community. Its also, I feel a side of he brain which perhaps the phenomenon is allowing us to open up, and is tied in with the shape itself, and how this influences the human mind.