Image by Steve Alexander © 2007

STAR BURST

A star burst explodes onto a remote part of the English landscape. This wonderful formation has appeared in a very difficult location to find. It cannot be seen from the ground as it is 8 tram lines into the middle of a large wheat field and hidden from the road by a small wood. Without the help of an aerial photo this would have proved almost impossible. There is a magical element to the geometry within this formation. An awesome experience!

Julian Gibsone

Chute Causeway field report 30/7/07

Image by Steve Alexander © 2007

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

I notice a line of trees that have an s shape with an arrow at the head , snake like, that points directly at the design.