Long Meg and Her Daughters – September 25th, 2009 The first thing that strikes you as you approach this site is the sheer size of it. Avebury could be considered to be massive, as it hosts a village at its centre, but Long Meg is also in the category of huge sites. Unlike Avebury very few of … Read More “Cumbrian circles – Part 2: A very Long Meg and Her Musical Daughters” »
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Keswick, Cumbria – 27th September In the first part of our day-long epic journey into the vast wilderness of the Lake District in search of the sacred circles we had heard so much about Kal and I began by visiting what must be one of the busiest circles we’ve ever stepped foot in. Not a … Read More “Cumbrian circles – Part 1: Flying over Castlerigg” »
Silbury Hill, Wiltshire – September 2009 It’s time to introduce you all to the concept of Guerrilla Dowsing. It was invented by my colleague Kal on your first visit to Stonehenge. He was a bit miffed by the fact that we had travelled a long way to visit the site and it was all cordoned off. You … Read More “Guerrilla dowsing on Silbury Hill” »
It was late in the day when I pulled up at the small lay-by within plain sight of the huge mound that is Silbury Hill. To my left was my intended destination – to revisit West Kennet Long Barrow. I didn’t expect to have this opportunity again, and I didn’t know if I was ready … Read More “West Kennet: undergoing the transformation process” »
The Dragon’s Egg: Avebury In the final part of chasing the dragon’s trail I found myself amongst the most impressive of Wiltshire’s ancient sites – the immense stone circles of Avebury. I arrived at 6pm as the sun was beginning its descent and shadows were growing long and dark across the split village. The occasional … Read More “Trail of the White Dragon: Part 3 – The Avebury Egg” »
Uffington Chalk Horse: August 20th 2009 This is the second of three parts of a modern-day fairy-tale of George and the Dragon. In the first part I was meditating at Wayland’s Smithy and heard an instruction to “go for a ride”. I was in little doubt that this advice referred to the nearby ‘White Horse’ etched … Read More “Trail of the White Dragon: Part 2 – Uffington Chalk Horse” »
Wiltshire – August 20th, 2009 There’s something mystical about Wiltshire. This county has more than its fair share of ancient sacred sites and now crop circle formations too. Wiltshire boasts Avebury, Stonehenge, Old Sarum, West Kennet Long Barrow, The Ridgeway ancient track, the list goes on and on. ‘Plan A’ was to find any remaining … Read More “Trail of the White Dragon: Part 1 – Wayland’s Smithy” »
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