bradford@Amsaa.ARPA (08/01/84)
From: Pete Bradford (CSD UK) <bradford@Amsaa.ARPA> On the subject of ley lines, on which I have a fairly open mind, the reason that features from different eras are sometimes linked together on the same line is usually given as follows: The ley lines assumed a considerable ammount of mysticism in the eyes of the hoi polloi, and were assumed to 'radiate' some form of 'magic' which made it very attractive to build places, especially places of worship, along the lines. Many early Christian churches were built on the same ley lines since there was a natural spillover of myths and beliefs into Christianity (cf the choice of many of the dates for Christian festivals). Later churches, manor houses etc were then often built on the same sites, often three or four times over. As for 20th century office blocks, I'd need to know the history of the specific sites before I could possibly 'accept' them. As I said, I have a pretty open mind on ley lines. I'd love to believe they were real.......... PJB