Stone Circle pre-2000

[Vinnyb]

Just having a look through the numurous videos on youtube of the stone circle in recent years n just wondered if anyone had any links to picture or videos of the stone circle in the 90's and late 80's.

Am a bit of a youngun (only been to the last two) n just curious as the whether the vibe/goings on up the stones has changed much over the years? Ive heard people say before that parts of the site could be slightly edgy at times before the superfence, more in keeping the vibe of a free festival or squat party, this true?

Edited February 9, 2009 by Vinnyb

[laid back in the sun]

think it was only built in the early 90's so you wont get any very old videos of it

[Pinhead]

Was definately far more weird, and edgy. Used to be packed full of dealers and fire jugglers, and many more group campfires, flares, fireworks (remember them), and musicians. Lots of people crashing though the fence at the top where there was a traditionally known weak point. More of a relaxed chill area now, but still very enjoyable.

[Mardy]

I remember in 93 or 94 sitting up in the stone circle, was a bit wilder defintely.I've got a really clear memory of two coppers walking up into the field. As soon as they walked through the entrance they were booed (really loudly and full on, not in a good natured way) till they left.

they didn't stay very long.

Edited February 9, 2009 by Mardy

[Joshuwarr]

People say its not as good as it used to be but a lot of people just expect things to happen and don't get stuck in. I might take a few drums up with friends this year. We'll on the day

[Chimps in Balaclavas]

lmao the 1st time i seen the stones i was convinced that they were built by the same people who built stonehenge, i was slightly gutted to find out the truth lol but it is still a magical place.

[alframsey]

People say its not as good as it used to be but a lot of people just expect things to happen and don't get stuck in. I might take a few drums up with friends this year. We'll on the day

[5co77ie]

Before the stone circle there used to be the marriage of the god and goddess thing up there, a kind of walkaround maze thing, and some poles and sail type things which looked a bit like the ID Spiral type stuff.

[greenfairy43]

In the 80s we camped in the Kings Meadow. I seem to recall there being horse-drawn travellers' vehicles.

In 1987 I cycled there from Castle Cary station & just let myself in through a farm gate at the top of the hill ( I had a ticket as I was working in the Green field).

It was all very different when I was a lass

[Boris]

It's definitely way more hectic nowadays. I still love to go there for at least one sunrise each year... but yes... it was much much more chilled in the past.

Hey ho... things change. Top of the Tipi flag hill was pretty chilled last year.. tho not as good of course.