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Images Charles R Mallett
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Diagram Frances Mallett Copyright 2000
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Kieron Aged 8
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A formation @ Milton Hill Farm nr Milton Lilbourne.
Wiltshire Reported 19/7/00
Situated within the landscape, not far from the Pewsey White
Horse hill figure is a crop formation that stands apart from all
previous formations that I am aware of. The thing that makes
this one a little more special is the fact that it has appeared
over and around a Neolithic round barrow, incorporating the
actual barrow into the design as a central component to the
overall formation. The use of prehistoric landmarks as key
features within crop formations is, as far as I am aware, a
virtually unheard of event.
As with many crop circles this year, we are impressed to a
very high degree with this simple but beautiful Celtic cross
style formation. As an overall design this is not unique or in
any way spectacular when compared with some of the major
events of previous months. However when looked at on it's
own merits, this is indeed a fine and impressive example
of circle construction and circle maker innovation.
This design is a classic Celtic cross that has been finished to
perfection. Each of the four satellite circles (approx) 32ft diameter, has it's laid wheat sectioned into four quarters in perfect style,
from the air this creates sharp contrasts within the lay. At the centre of each of the circles is a sunburst style feature that
adds to the overall finish and quality of the glyph. Also worthy
of a mention is the fact that the ring that connects the four
satellites (approx 6ft wide) has a rather special finish, with the
wheat being laid in opposite directions, half clockwise, half
anti-clockwise. For me the most striking aspect of this
formation is the fact that the top of the round barrow has also
been crafted and swirled down to the ground leaving a large
standing centre, consisting largely of nettles and weeds. This
aspect of the formation is clearly visible from any good quality
aerial photograph.
Situated some few hundred feet from the main formation is an
additional single circle (approx 25ft diameter) that had an elegance all of it's own. This one circle had the same sharp edged finish
to it as did the main formation up the field, some distance
away.
On the whole this is a quality formation that was appreciated
by all who were lucky enough to visit this far out location.
Charles R Mallett
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