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Chute Causeway field report
30/7/07
In being a totally
unexpected arrival to one of Wiltshire's quieter backwaters,
this magnificent fractalised five-fold has certainly taken
everyone by surprise. Spread over four tramlines it's almost
like a re-work, or an up-date if you like, to the stunning Koch
Fractal "Snowflake" that appeared on August 8th of '97 below the
white horse at Milk Hill.
The entrance fee of £2 is but a
small price to pay for such a rewarding experience. Thanks be to
the farmer who's allowed us to share in this wonderful event in
which we're able to spend some quality time in.
It's free-flowing floor lay revealed
some remarkable complexities that often were very subtle and
very beautiful. For instance appearing in many of
the "spread-eagle" arms of the stars were some intriguing
floor-raised sculptures simply formed by wrapping bunches of
wheat together. Each and every one of the small outer nests were
so individually crafted that each and every one deserved a
look-see. You couldn't afford to pass one by...for they were
knotted and twisted in such a unique variety of ways.
There's no doubt in my mind that
here we're looking at the "real-deal" that'll have no trouble in
being declared as one of the very top formations of the
year...In fact I'll boldly state it's absolute state of the art!
It seems "The Circlemakers" have
acknowledged the old Roman causeway which in this instance is
possibly the only Roman road ever built that went round a valley
in a curve instead of going straight ahead! Chute Causeway runs
at about 800ft above sea level from where it's possible to see
right across Wiltshire from east to west. On a clear day this
panorama which also takes in North Hampshire is simply
spellbinding. To place this wonderful formation in such an
idyllic place is without doubt clearly the intent of "The
Circlemakers".
Whilst you're in the area do take
some time out to visit the
old sarsen stone lying in the corner
of the field that's near to the Chute Causeway - Dummer Lane
junction. Its face is marked with some curious wavy lines that
have intrigued archaeologists and the like for hundreds of
years!
G.Tucker
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