Touchstone - No 047 - 1997 04

Magazine Overview

Title: Touchstone
Issue: No. 47
Date: April 1997
Publisher: Surrey Earth Mysteries Group
Focus: Earth Mysteries, Ley Lines, UFOs, Ancient Sites

The E-Line at Limpsfield

This article details a field trip undertaken by Eileen Roche, Jimmy Goddard, Martyn Cavett, and Tamar Cavett to investigate an 'energy line' known as the E-Line at Limpsfield. The group dowsed extensively, both walking and driving, and confirmed a strong, wide energy line with seven bands. They noted that the line was south of the one drawn on Jimmy's map. Specific points of interest included the B269 near Ridlands Lane, the crossroads with Chapel Lane, Ridlands Lane, and Kent Hatch Road, and various points along Footpath 60, Footpath 88, Chapel Road, and Pains Hill. Notable findings on Pains Hill included the Evangelical Chapel, a 'Victorian' lamp, and seven bands of energy. The strongest points were identified near a large beech tree on the B269 and on Pains Hill.

UFO Sighting near Addlestone

On the journey home along the M25, Eileen and Jimmy observed a spectacular sunset. Jimmy then noticed a stationary strange white object beneath a cloud. Eileen initially thought there might be two objects. About ten minutes later, they parked in a layby near Addlestone to examine it more closely. Jimmy videoed the object, which was observed through binoculars. As the sunset glow faded, the object began to turn red and then moved at aeroplane speed towards the northwest. Eileen speculated it might be the comet Hale Bopp, but later analysis of the video suggested it resembled cigar-shaped objects described in the 1950s.

Architecture, Ley Lines, and the Equinox by Chris Doherty

This section explores the village of Whiteley, built in 1921, which is octagonal in shape. The author discovered a connection between Whiteley and the midsummer equinox, noting an alignment with St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. A ley line was found to run through Whiteley, parallel to one of the village's paths, and the octagon shape was precisely aligned to this angle, suggesting intentional design related to the solstice.

The author also discusses a ley line discovered by Eileen Roche and Gordon Millington on Pitch Hill, which was tracked across South West England. This line was found to correspond to the midsummer sunrise. Another line running E-W through the Diana fountain in Bushey Park corresponded to the spring equinox. The author seeks coordinates for the 6am line in Cornwall and winter solstice lines.

In 1994, a crossing point of ley lines in Streatham Church yard was found, which the author now believes coincides with the equinoxes. The author wonders about the significance and origin of these lines and street names.

Some Derbyshire Lines by Jonathan Day

Jonathan Day describes his findings of possible tracks and ley lines in the Dark Peak area of Derbyshire. He identifies four tracks with grid references, noting that Track 1 is near-perfect North/South and Track 2 is near-perfect East/West. A triangle formed by Brown Low, Ringstones Farm, and Robin Hood's Picking Rods forms a right-angle triangle. The author suggests that these tracks indicate a landscape covered in carefully aligned geometric shapes. He discusses the historical context of the area, including Iron Age inhabitation and the impact of the Norman Conquest. He also mentions the discovery of stone crosses in farmers' fields in the 18th century, which no longer survive. The Robin Hood Picking Rods are described as Iron Age pillars not native to the area, suggesting materials were transported from up to 40-50 miles away.

Notes and News

This section provides updates on group meetings and events.

• Surrey Earth Mysteries Group: Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month (except August and September) at 25, Albert Road, Addlestone. Upcoming talks include one on Alfred Watkins and his work on ley lines, and an audio tape of a Panorama programme. A skywatch at Pewley Down on June 21st, marking the 50th anniversary of the Kenneth Arnold sighting, is planned with TEMS and BUFORA.
• London Earth Mysteries Circle: Meetings are held on Tuesdays at The Meeting Room, Diarama Centre. Upcoming events include talks on Scottish Stone Art, the Cathars, and Nature Spirits.
• Outings & Field Trips: Events include a Kingston Green Fair stall, and a mini-bus field trip to Lambourn Barrow Cemetery, Barbury Castle, and Bradford-on-Avon Saxon Church.
• TEMS: Events include a talk on the physical reality of UFOs and paranormal phenomena, a presentation on the Rendlesham Forest case, a skywatch on Pewley Downs, a Norfolk Weekend, a BUFORA meeting with Nick Pope discussing alien abduction, a field trip to Kingley Vale Nature Reserve, a Summer Garden Party, and a talk by Tarry Walters on his contactee claims.

The Leyhunter Moot

This section announces the 20th anniversary of The Leyhunter Moot, a weekend of talks and a field trip to Avebury, Wiltshire, from July 18-20, 1997. Speakers include Paul Devereux, Aubrey Burl, Jenny Randles, Michael Dames, and Robin Heath.

"Donovan the Diviner" has died

This is an obituary for Don Wilkins, a water dowser and earth energy investigator from Cornwall, who died in January at the age of 69. He was featured in a BBC TV series and was known for his work in finding underground water and his interest in 'earth energies'.

Stonehenge built by the French

A cutting from The Guardian reports on a new archaeological study suggesting Stonehenge was built by the French, due to similarities with monuments in France, particularly Brittany. The study also suggests Stonehenge was built about 600 years earlier than previously thought, during the Neolithic period.

A drenching at Chanctonbury

Members of TEMS and SEMG experienced severe weather, including freak gales, hail, and torrential rain, during a visit to Chanctonbury Ring on May 10th. Despite the weather, Bob Brown shared lore and legend, and the group visited Buncton church and Sompting church.

Some good Web addresses

Provides links to websites for Surrey Earth Mysteries Group, a site on extraterrestrial contact, Alan Butler's site on salt lines and leys, and The Ley Hunter magazine.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

This section describes two booklets: 'The Hidden Unity', which explores subconscious siting of ley points and places of worship, and 'Beginnings', which details Jimmy Goddard's discoveries in earth energy detection, natural antigravity, and subconscious siting.

Earth People, Space People

This section announces a booklet prepared to compensate for the loss of Tony Wedd's unpublished manuscript 'Earth Men, Space Men'. The booklet details prominent contact claims, the history of the STAR Fellowship, and evidence for extraterrestrial life.

Touchstone Subscription Information

Details on how to subscribe to Touchstone, the newsletter of the Surrey Earth Mysteries Group, are provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are ley lines, earth energies, and ancient sites, with a strong focus on practical investigation through dowsing and field trips. There is also a significant interest in UFO phenomena and potential extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, historical mysteries, and the earth's energetic landscape, encouraging active participation and sharing of research within the Earth Mysteries community.