One of the finest UK formations of 2002 is now coiled around the top of a hill at West Overton in Wiltshire. This particular field has been much visited by the circle-makers in years past, most notably perhaps was in 1999 when a hugely complex 1-D octahedron was discovered gracing almost the same spot as the new arrival.  

As can be seen from the aerial image, what has now manifest in this field appears to represent two snakes or serpents, entwined together in perfect harmony. The formation spans some 250ft across the fast maturing barley field and is situated very high on the slopes so cannot be easily seen from the busy A4 highway. The best distance view of this impressive event can be had from the top of Overton hill. From this vantage the serpentine formation looks quite stunning and rather interestingly, very much at home in it’s new, or maybe, old resting place. 

On the ground the formation actually looked as if it was at least a couple of days old when we visited the scene, (23-6-02).  This formation just did not look or feel fresh; it had lost its edge, so to speak, subjectively and indeed objectively. However overall construction was of high quality with a few very interesting features, most notably, what can be perceived as eyes on each of the snake heads (see ground shots). The laid crop pathways that makes up the spiralling bodies is six feet wide throughout and was generally neat and tidy, just a little rough in a few localised areas, possibly due to topographical considerations or maybe earlier visitor activity. 

For some the implications of the arrival of a design such as this, with all its multi faceted symbolism and energetic connotations, will be a very exciting time. Just to see it will be enough for others.