A four-part suite inspired by a fictional account
of the origin of the geoglyph, The Long Man of
Wilmington, in the book ‘The Spirit of the Downs’
by Arthur Beckett. Beckett imagines that The
Long Man was cut into the turf in honour of Woden
following victory in a great battle during the
Saxon invasions.

Part II: The Battle of Windover Hill
The Saxons march from Friston Forest onto
Windover Hill. On the way, they pause to reflect
on their loved ones, far away at home. At the
summit of Windover Hill, a fierce battle rages. In
the wake of the battle, they lament their fallen;
the human cost of their exploits.