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CROP CIRCLES IN 2000 |
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Winsbury Hill, nr Marksbury, Bristol. Reported 31st May.
GPS Reference ST66626306
Updated Sunday 25th June 2000
Video Image M.J.Fussell Copyright 200
11 S-shape Circle formation in Barley close to the other Stantonbury Julia Set in early May.
FIELD REPORT
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Images Stuart Dike Copyright 2000
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Preliminary Diagram Stuart Dike Copyright 2000 |
"What a relief" These were the words, that almost in unison came from our mouths, when we received word on this formation, but we had no idea what to expect when we arrived at location. Dramatic, awe-inspiring, powerful, was once again an expression of words on how we felt about this second formation to hit the Marksbury area. On arrival, we suddenly realized it was in the same field, as the Julia Set earlier in the month. But this time, it was positioned correctly further down the field, in view of the road. In fact, its actual location in the field, was so close to the edge of the field, that its bottom two circles could be seen to be cutting into the public footpath, running parallel with the field. Mark and myself, found ourselves in quite a unique situation, as we didn’t even have to enter the field to reach the formation. As many of you know, we have talked about bizarre occurrences, within the world of crop circles, but the Connector experienced one on the eve of this formation. We rang very nice couples, who are dedicated croppies that live not far from the Marksbury area. The reason for the phone call was to ask them to look out for any crop circles. Well, the next morning Bob rang us, to tell us about a new formation, in the exact location we had been asking about. Coincidence? Well another one for the file we feel.
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Returning to the location, we entered the field with great excitement, after what was fast becoming a drought of reports, this new formation was a very welcomed and appreciated event. The sun may have gone in we thought, but nothing was going to cloud our enthusiasm. As we walked down towards the formation, my thoughts were drawn to that wonderful movie, Gladiator by Ridley Scott. As I brushed my hand across the young green Barley, it reminded me of the opening scene with Maximus in his own fields, on his farm. We surround ourselves with the latest technology, but the fields remain timeless, and connect ourselves to history, and perhaps ourselves?
Our observations from the road were correct, the bottom two circles were flowing into the footpath, positioned side by side. Both were rotating in a clockwise rotation, and they set the theme for the entire formation, as every circle was flowing in a clockwise spiral. There were eleven in total, creating an ‘S’ shape design, with two smaller circles on each end, both 7.7 meters in diameter. A very interesting central pathway, which was flattened below the main floor pattern of the formation, ran the entire length, connecting each circle. It ran from the bottom to the top but started only from the third circle from the bottom.
The general quality of the floor pattern was quite impressive. However it did vary from circle to circle, as the bottom two, were quite rough, but it seemed to improve as the circles swirled up the field. The central circle was very nice with splayed centers, but generally the crop was amazingly showing early signs of recovery. Very well executed formation, with a wonderful design, and such presence, in what is regarded as the ‘in crop’ at this time of year. The wheat is too short in June, so bring on the Barley, as I’m sure we would all like to see more of these designs, retaining the phenomenon’s inherited elements…circles!!
Please see forthcoming survey for exact dimensions.
Report by Stuart Dike
