Who built Stonehenge, and why? Are there pagan sites beneath our cathedrals? Why were hill-figures like the Uffington White Horse created? Is there an Earth Force? In a lifetime of careful research Guy Underwood came as close as any man yet to unravelling mysteries such as these, which have taxed the minds of archaeologists, anthropologists and others for centuries. This remarkable book tells the story of his work. "The Pattern of the Past" supposes 'some powerful cosmic force which covers the surface of the earth as do gravity and light.' This is 'geodetic' law - recognized by early man but almost completely ignored in this scientific age. Guy Underwood had stumbled on an ancient mystery. In these pages will be found accounts of its influence on animal life, on vegetation, and above all on early man, who used it to set out the great prehistoric monuments of Britain. Detailed plans show how the layout of monuments and in particular of Stonehenge, was dictated by these forces in a pattern which is still observable today. It seems likely that these forces, though long neglected, could have as great a bearing on life as gravity, magnetism, or other well-identified physical phenomena. As a story of archaeological detection this book will fascinate; as a scientific thesis it will challenge; as an insight into the mind and skills of prehistoric man it has profound implications for us all. "A very remarkable book ... a theory which is as revolutionary in its way as were some of the great discoveries of science." — London Evening News "A fascinating volume compiled by an author out to satisfy his own personal wonder and curiosity, with every step charted and the way clearly open for those who will take the trouble to verify his facts. In brief Guy Underwood came to the conclusion that the old art of water-divining might give a clue to the design and meaning of prehistoric monuments - Stonehenge, once again, and many less well-known ones. To test his theory he became a diviner and wandered widely, checking up underground watercourses, and the 'natural paths' which, it has been found, wild life instinctively follows when moving over unknown country. He found the two usually coincided, and came to the conclusion that there is an 'earth force', as beneficial to life as light and air, which is experienced most strongly in certain places. Prehistoric man knew this, and his monuments give indication of these places. This is a book for the curious and intelligent, particularly any in search of a fascinating hobby or new path of research." — Books and Bookmen CONTENTS The Mystery Preliminary Work in the Field Water Divining Primary Geodetic Lines Secondary Phenomena Animals and the Earth Force Vegetation and the Earth Force Topographical Evidence of the Geodetic System Early Evidence in Stone The Central Site of Stonehenge Stonehenge—Individual Stones Environs of Stonehenge Hill Figures and Related Topographical Markings Freemasonry and Medieval Architecture Layout of Medieval Churches and Cathedrals and Some Secular Sites Individual Churches and Cathedrals Conclusion Appendix: Supplementary Reading List Index