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The image seemed rich in symbolism, and was variously described as a two-dimensional representation of a tetrahedron, an alchemical symbol, and a demonstration of three in one, the central circle containing the total area of the other three circles. As the season progressed the area around Avebury became scattered with pictograms. Fine examples of long pictograms in a similar vein to the Alton Barnes formation of the previous year could be seen on Preshute Down and at East Kennet. Double and triple dumb-bells were found at Avebury Trusloe and Hackpen Hill respectively. In late July, a series of 'fish' type pictograms began appearing with the first one near Lockeridge and a second on Firs Farm, Beckhampton. These formations consisted of a 'body' tapering at each end into a circle and a pair of 'fins' on either side of the body. The centre of the body contained a swirled circle, around which the crop flowed. Barbury Castle, Wiltshire, 1991