Littlesun (2000)
Consisting of two concentric circles of stone, with longer stones at the north, south, east and west points the design was inspired by the legends of the Hopi Nation in North America. Their prophesies foretell an age of peace when all nations from the four corners of the earth join a common effort to live in peace and harmony.
The wheel’s design pays homage to British traditions of building circles alongside meeting places and important sites. Two extra pairs of stone situated north east and south west of the circle align with the needle stone alongside the lake. These join the ‘Midsummer Line’, which follows the Midsummer sunrise that runs through the Tree Cathedral to the Belvedere in Campbell Park, along Midsummer Boulevard in Central Milton Keynes.
The Medicine Wheel can be found at Willen Lake North at What3Words location diverts.squeaking.coast.
Willen Lake is one of Britain's largest purpose-built balancing lakes, spanning around 100 acres. It was created in the 1970's during the development of Milton Keynes to help prevent flooding. The park features two lakes to explore and has a wide range of activities on and off the water.
There are many cultural landmarks and public art pieces to explore at Willen Lake. In addition to the Labyrinth and Medicine Wheel, you will find the distinctive Buddhist Temple. The public is welcome to visit the temple when it is open. The village of Willen, with its church designed by Robert Hooke, is also on the edge of Willen South Lake.
