Frequently Asked Questions



  • Crop circles have been appearing in the fields of England since the middle '70s. The phenomenon has shown, especially since 1990, an astonishing development of form, size and complexity. Despite continuing research, there is no convincing "explanation".

  • The circles now appear in over 20 countries, but the heartland of the phenomenon, in terms of sheer scale and sophistication of design, is still the West of England.

  • The crop is never cut or damaged in any way. The plants, which are swirled down in elaborate flow-patterns, continue to ripen. The individual stalks of the plant are bent, not kinked or broken. The crop circles remain until the farmer harvests the field.

  • In 1990 and 1991 there were nearly 1000 individual formations in England alone. This has reduced to about 150 to 200 per year. It is estimated that - worldwide - there have been about 8000 formations.

  • The farmers' attitudes vary. There are still those who believe the circles to be acts of vandalism; these farmers have rarely entered a circle. There are others who welcome the circles and regard them as a gift. We noticed a significant change in many of the farmer's attitudes during the 1996 season.

  • Our studies have shown that the design and layout is often based on ancient sacred geometries and embodies a comprehensive knowledge of proportion and ratio as well as a detailed understanding of landscape and topography.

  • Scientists generally have avoided any association with the crop circles for fear of ridicule. Dr Levengood of Michigan however, a plant biologist, has conducted sampling and laboratory testing for some years and has shown consistent evidence of the effects of microwave. Professor Gerald Hawkins working in the early 1990's found significant correlations between the dimensions and ratios employed in the glyphs and the diatonic musical scale and its relationship to Euclidian Geometry.




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