The Pilgrims Way, nr Wouldham, Kent. Reported July 5th

Map Ref: TQ721649

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Updated Monday 23rd July 2007

 

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Image Graham Tucker Copyright 2007


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The Pilgrims Way at Wouldham, Kent - July 5th
grid ref: TQ 721649 

The Medway Valley once again is on the receiving end of a possible tri-armed formation in wheat. We're reasonably sure it arrived a couple of days ago (Thursday 5th) ... it came as no surprise to us to learn that it wasn't reported earlier because the fields surrounding it are extremely lodged!  And as you can see from the photos the standing perimeters appear quite angulated which is possibly due to the high winds we've suffered recently. It's likely that the formation is part of an alignment that runs from Wouldham church across to a nearby tumulus - but that will have to be checked. 

 
The landowner is unlikely to give permission to enter this field, so please respect his wishes.  
 
Graham Tucker

 

Image Graham Tucker Copyright 2007


Stretched Image by Chris Watt


Further notes on the Pilgrims Way - Wouldham formation 

As reported on the www.medwaycropcircle.co.uk site this formation from a distance seemed full of promise. The reality is though that it's quite a scruffy affair. Even accounting for storm damage the perimeter walls in some places are well-bashed with downed crop often breaking into them. Furthermore the diminishing circles suffer as a result from not being more clearly defined. 

Unless another circle appears close by pretty soon it's unlikely to be flown. The idealised sketch of what it roughly looks like from above is based upon stretched images. The sketch may be a tad inaccurate...I'm not that sure for instance about the thin circular path that appears to run round inside but I really haven't the option of paying it a visit in order to check it. The landowner who's received circles in the past doesn't allow people on his land...Which is a bit of a shame because hopefully I might've stumbled upon some redeeming features! 

Looking quite typical of a Kent formation, its design is Celtic in origin. Originating from Belgic Gaul, it was the Celts who settled along this valley who farmed the very same fields that are so frequently acknowledged by the phenomena. 

Graham Tucker



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