CAERDROIA
53 Thundersley Grove, Thundersley
Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3EB, England
Tel:- 0268 751915
Incorporating The Maze Society
The story of mazes and labyrinths is as long and tortuous as their plans suggest. Mention mazes and most people think of Hampton Court or another famous hedge maze, some  may recall the legend of Theseus and the Minotaur. Few will know of the labyrinth symbol which occurs around the world in different cultures, at different points in time, in places as diverse as Brazil, Arizona, Iceland, Europe, Africa, India and Sumatra. This symbol and its family of derivatives has been traced back over 3500 years; its origins are still mysterious.
Caerdroia is a non-profit making organisation founded in 1980 to provide a focus for the study of mazes and labyrinths. Since its inception a large body of information on the subject has been amassed, this ongoing process provides a valuable resource for current and future researchers. Our annual journal Caerdroia documents the findings, ideas and theories of all those associated with the project and has over the years published much important material. The journal acts not only as a forum for labyrinth research, the republication of important archive material and as a monitor of current developments in the field, but also as a means for all interested in this much neglected area of study to keep in touch. Caerdroia is in regular contact with researchers and enthusiasts throughout the world, exchanging information and ideas to help build up a clearer picture of the origins and distribution of the enigmatic ancient labyrinth symbols and their descendants, from the earliest rock carvings and artifacts through to the modern puzzle mazes of ever increasing complexity and ingenuity.
All work connected with Caerdroia is carried out on a voluntary unpaid basis. Membership is available through subscription to Caerdroia. The annual fee is £5 U.K., £6 Europe, $15 U.S.A, £7.50 (or equivalent) rest of world. Subscription includes the edition of Caerdroia for the year (at year end) and the newsletter (mid-year). The Caerdroia archives, covering all aspects of mazes and labyrinths and a photocopy reprint service (catalogue available on request) are also available to members. Members are urged to submit information, notes, articles, photographs - indeed, anything labyrinthine in nature for the Caerdroia archives and possible publication in Caerdroia. Subscriptions to Caerdroia also support ongoing research programs; the preservation and restoration of mazes and labyrinths of all types remains a key objective of Caerdroia. Caerdroia distributes a range of labyrinthine publications and products - various books on the subject and back issues of Caerdroia are always available.
Caerdroia 1992 was produced during January-March 1993 by Jeff & Deb Saward at Caerdroia HQ. Caerdroia 1992 is copyright Caerdroia/individual authors 1993, as appropriate. Opinions stated by contributors are not necessarily those of the editors - but Caerdroia welcomes open discussion and endeavours to provide a forum for all who are lured by the labyrinthine path.
This digital version of Caedroia 1992 was produced during March 1994 by Adam Warren at Southampton University Computing Services, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire S09 5NH, England. All text and images are copyright Caerdroia/individual authors.