Fine Art Print : Ley lines: Silchester
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Ley lines: Silchester
A page from the book The Old Straight Track by Alfred Watkins, with an illustration showing ley lines at Silchester.
1925
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Media ID 14405856
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the fascinating world of ley lines with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Silchester from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, taken from Alfred Watkins' seminal work "The Old Straight Track" published in 1925, showcases the intricate network of ley lines at Silchester. With its rich history and mysterious allure, this print is a must-have for those intrigued by the ancient alignments and their connection to our past. Bring the enigma of ley lines into your home or office and ignite conversations with this stunning work of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 31.4cm x 53.3cm (12.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Visionary Landscape: Ley Lines at Silchester as Depicted in Alfred Watkins' "The Old Straight Track" (1925) In the intriguing world of ancient mysteries and arcane knowledge, few theories have captivated the imagination of scholars and enthusiasts alike quite like that of ley lines. First introduced to the public in 1925 by Alfred Watkins in his groundbreaking book, "The Old Straight Track," this enigmatic concept posits the existence of a vast, interconnected network of ancient alignments, stretching across the British Isles and beyond. These straight lines, believed to be the remnants of prehistoric sacred sites and ancient trackways, have been the subject of much debate and fascination for nearly a century. This evocative image, taken from Alfred Watkins' seminal work, illustrates the intriguing ley line alignments at the ancient Roman town of Silchester. Established around 70 AD, Silchester is an intriguing blend of Roman and pre-Roman influences, making it an ideal location for the study of ley lines. In this photograph, we see the town's ancient walls, intersected by several straight lines, each one potentially representing an ancient trackway or sacred alignment. Watkins, a self-taught antiquarian, spent years traveling the British countryside, meticulously documenting and mapping these lines. He believed that these alignments held deep spiritual significance and were used by our ancient ancestors as a means of connecting sacred sites and communing with the divine. The discovery of these lines, he argued, could offer valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of our distant past. Today, the study of ley lines continues to captivate researchers and enthusiasts, who seek to unravel the mysteries of our ancient past. This image, a testament to the visionary work of Alfred Watkins, serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the unknown and the power of human curiosity in uncovering the secrets of our world.
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