Ley Hunter - 1971 no 21

Magazine Overview

Title: THE LEY HUNTER
Issue: 21
Date: July 1971

This special issue of "The Ley Hunter" is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Alfred Watkins's rediscovery of the ley system on June 30, 1921. The magazine aims to explore the connections between ley lines, UFOs, and ancient sites, presenting research that challenges conventional archaeological views.

Lead-In

The issue opens with a "Lead-In" section that highlights Alfred Watkins and his rediscovery of the ley system. It notes that for 50 years, Watkins's findings have been denied by orthodox archaeology, with research carried on by "open-minded people." The article suggests that in the 1960s, interest in leys was regenerated by the connection drawn between UFO tracks and leys, and that today, those interested in the spiritual side of life are the main defenders of leys. The editor believes that a spiritual approach will reveal the secrets of the leys.

The editor, Paul Screeton, contributes an extract from his book "Quicksilver Heritage: An Inquiry into Prehistoric Spiritual Physics." The issue also features special articles by Allen Watkins, who discusses his father's integrity and scientific approach; John Michell, who relates Alfred Watkins's work to that of Professor Alexander Thom; and Jimmy Goddard, who reflects on the link between leys and UFOs.

Searching for the Future in the Past by Paul Screeton

This article explores the experience of a ley hunter, describing the path as an "inspiring one" that leads through natural landscapes and to ancient sites. It emphasizes seeing the landscape as it was thousands of years ago, noting how features were altered to create harmony. The ley hunter's studies encompass ancient sites, legends, myths, churches, flora, fauna, stars, astrology, cosmic rays, flying saucers, the occult, and vanished civilizations. The author suggests that one can become attuned to the land's energy and tap into it. The article acknowledges that this field of study, encompassing high technology from 6,000 years ago, astrology, dowsing, and flying saucers, may sound like a "crackpot's paradise" and will not be certified by professional archaeologists.

It is presented as a "New Age study" that is only 50 years old, with ample room for new discoveries. The article stresses that while many pieces of knowledge are being added, the ultimate purpose of the ley system remains unknown. It highlights that armchair study is insufficient and that evidence is found in the landscape itself: curves of hills, river courses, stone circles, tumuli, and dolmens. No expert knowledge is required, only a love of the countryside, an ability to observe, a willingness to consider the incredible, perseverance, tolerance, and an open mind. The article notes that Alfred Watkins had a vision of the system 50 years prior, and while interest has ebbed and flowed, new generations are being attracted to these "rich veins of the living earth."

Alfred Watkins 1855/1935: Notes by his son Allen Watkins

Allen Watkins writes about his father, Alfred Watkins, describing him as a true son of Herefordshire and a pioneer in photographic research, flour milling, and archaeology. Alfred Watkins was active in public life, serving as an alderman and magistrate. He was known for his tolerance towards poachers and gypsies, understanding the country scene he loved. He was also an expert beekeeper, fascinated by the hive's community relationship. As an "outrider" for his father's brewery and later a partner in flour mills, he traveled extensively, engaging easily with people from all walks of life. He developed independent views on photography, prioritizing exposure and development, which earned him the Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society (F.R.P.S.) and the Progress Medal. He also wrote the book "Photography: its principles and applications."

Politically, Alfred Watkins was a firm Liberal, believing in an idealist force that shaped 19th-century England. He saw the farm worker as the "salt of the earth" and advocated for a wide franchise, including women, and fair chance rather than equal share of wealth. He favored private enterprise and had a strong sense of public duty, despising private selfishness.

In flour milling, he invented "Vagos" brown bread. He also became the inventor of Photographic Exposure Meters. His growing interest in archaeology began when he was president of the Woolhope Naturalists' Field Club. On June 30, 1921, he noticed four archaic sites in alignment, realizing that key centers on Earth were determined by a master sighting plan. For the next 14 years, he plotted ley points and investigated alignments, proving the reality of leys in four books: "Early British Trackways," "The Old Straight Track," "The Ley Hunter's Manual," and "Archaic Tracks round Cambridge." His discovery has been confirmed globally, though many archaeologists remain hostile due to its challenge to their views on ancient man's cultural level. His belief, and that of his son, is that the acceptance of leys is only a matter of time due to the overwhelming mathematical proof.

Professor Thom and the Ley Hunters by John Michel

This article marks the 50th anniversary of Alfred Watkins's discovery. John Michel discusses Professor Alexander Thom, a researcher whose work is presented as a significant contribution to the study of leys. Thom's books, "Megalithic Sites in Britain" and "Megalithic Lunar Observatories," are described as technically advanced but provide justification for the ley hunter's perspective. Thom's work addresses the common objection that primitive Britons lacked the science for precise astronomy and ley surveying. He argues that these people could have possessed such knowledge, and that the ley system of aligned megalithic sites is a demonstrable fact.

Thom's analysis of megalithic monuments reveals geometrical, astronomical, and numerical properties, suggesting a scientifically advanced civilization in pre-Roman Britain. These builders were expert surveyors who used a "Megalithic Yard" (2.72ft.) for precise placement of markers. The ley system may predate these people, but they certainly inherited and marked it out. Thom concludes that Northern Europe's inhabitants, 4-5,000 years ago, practiced a highly developed, synthetic science, involving intense study of heavenly bodies and eclipse prediction, using massive stone pillars and boulders for alignments. These stones are seen as instruments of "spiritual action" and "centres of energy," used for ritual magic and connected to cosmic and elemental forces. The article notes that archaeologists neglect this subject partly because it relates to the "occult," a field not typically studied in universities. It emphasizes the need for rigorous personal demands and refinement of intellect and sensibility to distinguish truth from delusion. Understanding megalithic science requires recognizing that ancient societies' great men were magicians who controlled technology. The ancient philosophy emphasized the unity of heaven and earth, man and cosmos. Thom's study of megalithic astronomy and sacred geometry is seen as a significant step in recovering this lost science.

Orthoteny - Dead or Alive? by Jimmy Goddard

Jimmy Goddard questions the current relevance of "orthoteny," defined as alignments of UFO sightings from a single day. He contrasts this with leys, which are relevant across time. Goddard believes that true orthoteny, as defined by Aimé Michel, is rare, with most examples being leys with a strong UFO connection. He suggests that orthotenies are an "effect of leys," where UFOs happen to plot out energy lines on a particular day. He cites examples like the 1954 flap and the Birmingham-Stratford line. The article mentions Tony Wedd's discovery of a Scots pine clump on an orthoteny where a disc was seen, and similar UFO observations. It also notes a case in Brazil where a UFO hovered over a stone emitting a humming sound. Goddard concludes that while orthoteny might be arbitrary, there is a strong connection between leys and UFOs, with each being a facet of the other.

Linking Leys and UFOs (Letter to the Editor)

This letter proposes a new approach to link UFOs with leys, using numbered paragraphs and scientific terminology. It discusses geophysical maps, "gravons" (gravity bumps), and how leys can be drawn along "additional gravity wave bumps." The author argues that straight lines on a sphere are impossible and that leys relate to the "VALUES of any curve of 'gravons'." Mass creates "INTERSTICES" (radiated gravity waves), and "Motion" is an "INTERSTICE VALUE SHIFT." A mathematical formula is proposed to determine velocity and motion based on gravity waves and time. Spacial location is determined by Interstice Values, and light waves passing through a Specific Field Effect (SFE) will slow down. The letter concludes that the ley as a mathematical curve can supply data on SFE and IVS (location and destination).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration and validation of ley lines as a significant aspect of ancient human activity and a connection to broader energetic or spiritual forces. The magazine strongly advocates for the importance of Alfred Watkins's work, presenting it as a foundational element in understanding these phenomena. There is a clear stance against the dismissal of ley line research by mainstream archaeology, positioning the magazine as a platform for "open-minded people" and "new age" perspectives. The connection between leys and UFOs is a prominent theme, suggesting that UFOs may be indicators or participants in the energetic systems described by ley lines. The issue also delves into the spiritual and occult dimensions associated with these ancient alignments, linking them to prehistoric science, ritual magic, and cosmic forces. The editorial stance is one of promoting a holistic, perhaps spiritual, approach to understanding these mysteries, challenging purely materialistic or conventional scientific interpretations.

This issue of "The Ley Hunter," identified as Volume 12, Issue 12, with a raw date of July 3rd, delves into speculative scientific theories concerning gravity waves, their potential application in Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), and their relationship with human consciousness and perception.

Gravity Waves and UFO Propulsion

The central theme revolves around the concept of Interstice Value Curves (IVC) and their relation to gravity waves. The text posits that a device capable of generating and controlling gravity waves could enable a mode of travel that alters relativity rather than speed. This technology is suggested as the power source for UFOs, moving beyond the idea of 'thought' power to 'conscious manipulation of an individual's Specific Field Effect.' The article references research by Leo V DiCara on the positive effect of emotion (E=M&CS) and its link to electromagnetic impulses, suggesting that religious sensations are tied to changes in gravity-wave-expressed electromagnetic fields.

Several points elaborate on these theories:

• Vector Formulas and Destination: "Zodiacs" (vector formulas) are proposed to help determine an object's Specific Field Effect (SFE) and locate it relative to another, implying that two identical gravity wave radiation effects mean objects are in the same place.
• Gravity Wave Measurement: The article notes that Earth has measured gravity-field anomalies, and that devices used by UFO researchers often measure disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field, which is linked to polarized gravity waves.
• LEY Curves: These curves are described as being used by intelligences mastering IVC in its 'real' form, analogous to a navigation grid. Artificial mounds, humps, blocks, pools, depressions, or holes can alter the mass value of any curve, creating a LEY irrespective of distance. Places like Warminster are mentioned as sites where UFOs are frequently observed, possibly due to their unique mass configurations.
• Intergalactic Travel: The mathematical equations presented suggest the possibility of interGalactic travel, where distance is irrelevant to the equation.
• Dowsing: This practice is explained as the reception of changed fields and their effect on the nervous system, translated into motion by energy expenditure.
• UFO Invisibility: UFOs with IVS where light wavelength shifts to infra-red or ultra-violet when passing through intense gravity fields would be invisible except to radar, potentially indicating an immediate location shift.
• Relativity Changes: Travel using gravity wave math is expected to result in relativity changes, described as motion in an instantaneous shifting rather than ordinary motion.
• DOPPLEGANGER Phenomenon: This phenomenon is highlighted as evidence for the feasibility of the total IVS function in humans, suggesting the mind's innate ability to control its own gravity field.
• Energy Yield: High energy yield electromagnetic energy discharged by UFOs impinges upon adjacent matter and is replaced in equal yield by the Conservation Law, flowing from terminals as constant gravity wave radiation.

Other Topics and Future Content

The issue also touches upon the potential for YOGA to control metabolism and the idea that UFOs are powered by conscious manipulation of specific energy fields. It critiques astral travel as a potential mathematical error in understanding dual location in space.

The editorial section acknowledges the controversial nature of the presented theories, comparing them to Copernicus's revolutionary ideas. It also poses questions about whether these theories can explain phenomena such as mysterious disappearances, UFO behavior, the construction of megaliths, astrology, and astral projection.

Upcoming Features and Announcements

"The Ley Hunter" announces its next issue will include articles on "Straight lines, Zodiacs and Antiquity," "Glastonbury Vision," "The Gematria of the Hebrew Cabbala," and reviews of books such as "The Sky People" and "Prehistoric London."

A "HEREFORD MEETING" is scheduled for July 3rd, with attendees to be notified of any itinerary changes.

Short notes mention excerpts from Anthony Roberts's proposed book, a reference to leys in "Melody Maker" concerning Glastonbury Fair, and recommendations for collecting quartz crystals and participating in week-long courses on meditation and communal living offered by the "Creative Aid Trust."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of ancient sites, earth energies (ley lines), advanced physics (gravity waves), and anomalous phenomena (UFOs). The editorial stance appears open to unconventional theories, encouraging reader feedback and presenting speculative ideas as potential avenues for research, while also acknowledging their potentially controversial nature. The emphasis is on exploring the underlying physics and mathematics that might explain these phenomena, rather than purely mystical interpretations.