The Berwyn Mountains "Welsh Roswell" UFO incident, January 23, 1974
Analysis Summary
Pat Evans & Family
Contact Experience Triad
Mike Savil & Family
Contact Experience Triad
Unnamed Witness (Hugh Lloyd)
Contact Experience Triad
Leon Pritchard
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
In January 1974, a group of witnesses in North Wales, including Pat Evans and her daughters, observed a glowing object on the side of the Berwyn Mountains after hearing a loud explosion and feeling an earth tremor. The event occurred around 8:38 PM. Local police were alerted and conducted a search for a possible aircraft crash, but they found nothing. The Evans family described the object as a large, pulsating orange sphere that they watched for about ten minutes. Other witnesses reported seeing lights in the sky. The incident was later downplayed by authorities and media, leading to speculation about a cover-up. The encounter left a lasting impact on the witnesses, with some feeling that information about the event remains hidden to this day.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The documentary investigates the 1974 Berwyn Mountains incident, where witnesses reported a glowing object following an explosion and earth tremor. It suggests a coverup by authorities, supported by witness testimonies and military presence, while questioning the validity of geological reports attributing the event to an earthquake.
Witnesses reported seeing a large, glowing, pulsating object on the mountain after the explosion.
Timothy Good
Margaret Fry
Pat Evans
“I remember vividly the Tremor in January 74; we saw a huge orange circular brightly glowing pulsating object.”
Mike Savil
“I saw it first; it's like a half a sun going down bright orange.”
Hugh Lloyd
“We saw a very bright light up there.”
Leon Pritchard
“There was a lot of police cars and army trucks in the village.”
Managed by: unknown
Investigation of a reported UFO sighting and explosion
The explosion and earth tremor on January 23, 1974, were caused by an unidentified object, not an earthquake.
Witnesses reported seeing a large, glowing, pulsating object on the mountain after the explosion.
The military presence in the area shortly after the explosion suggests a coverup of the incident.
The geological report on the supposed earthquake is ambiguous and does not provide conclusive evidence of an earthquake.
Witnessed a glowing orange circular object on the mountain after an explosion and earth tremor.
Pat Evans & Family · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual Detailssmall village called Landrio
Bala, Wales, united_kingdom
major incident logged by police, contacted air traffic controllers
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account presents a detailed narrative of a UAP encounter involving multiple witnesses and a significant event (explosion and tremor) in 1974. While there are specific details about the location and witness observations, corroboration is limited to police logs and witness reports without independent evidence.
A loud explosion was heard followed by an earth tremor, prompting locals to investigate the cause.
“a large explosion Was Heard by local people followed by an earth Tremor”
Witnesses reported seeing a glowing object in the sky and described various colored lights following the explosion.
“Witnesses described a large glowing ball of light traveling overhead towards the Bowen mountains”
Police were alerted and dispatched to investigate the reports of lights and potential aircraft crash.
“four police officers were dispatched up the mountain and conducted a foot search suspecting a crashed aircraft”
Witnesses saw a glowing object and colored lights in the sky
The earth tremor caused physical shaking
a loud explosion was heard
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Five Observables (0/5)
Witnesses observed a glowing object in the sky, described as a large glowing ball of light traveling overhead.
The encounter involved a loud explosion followed by a significant earth tremor, with multiple witnesses reporting a glowing object in the sky, which is a unique combination of auditory and visual phenomena.
Observed a bright orange object in the sky after the explosion, thought it was a plane crash.
Mike Savil & Family · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual Detailsfarm near the village of Landrio
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account includes multiple witnesses and detailed observations of the UAP, providing a moderate level of corroboration and perceptual clarity. However, the specifics of the object and its behavior remain somewhat vague, limiting the overall evidential strength.
The experiencer and witnesses observed a bright object that appeared to be a ball of fire or light on the side of a mountain.
“this ball of fire or ball of light was on the side of the mountain”
The object sank behind a ridge and became invisible to the observers, leading to confusion about its actual location.
“it just sank behind there and went out of view”
Bright object described as a ball of fire or light
The analysis found no relevant content for this section.
Five Observables (0/5)
The object was described as a glowing sphere, comparable in size to the Moon, that hovered on the side of the mountain before disappearing behind a ridge.
The encounter involved multiple witnesses observing the same object from different locations, providing corroborative accounts of its appearance and behavior.
Saw a bright light while assisting police in the search for a possible crash site.
Unnamed Witness (Hugh Lloyd) · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual Detailsremote village near Landrith Law
united_kingdom
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account presents multiple witnesses and corroborating details regarding military presence and an explosion, but lacks direct evidence of the UAP itself. The credibility of the witnesses is somewhat established through their connections to the event, but the specifics of the UAP encounter remain vague.
The experiencer and others became aware of unusual military activity in the village following an explosion.
“we were aware of something was was going on, because it was Mayhem really”
The experiencer discusses the investigation into the explosion and military presence, including geological reports and witness testimonies.
“the most likely cause of the Tremor in my personal opinion was an impact”
Witnessed military vehicles and unusual activity in the village
Heard a propeller engine plane droning
The analysis found no relevant content for this section.
The encounter is unique due to the combination of military presence, an explosion, and subsequent investigations into the event.
Witnessed military presence and heard about the glowing object from family members.
Leon Pritchard · InterviewEncounter Context
Factual Detailsnear a farmhouse and a geological anomaly
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed exploration of a potential UFO landing site, including observations of geological features and attempts to gather corroborative evidence. However, the witness lacks formal credentials, and while there are some specific details, the overall clarity and corroboration are limited.
The experiencer describes traveling to the location where the UFO was believed to have landed, discussing the terrain and the farmhouse nearby.
“we're going to go and have a look at it see if we can uh read anything into it”
Upon reaching the site, the experiencer examines a geological feature that may be related to the UFO event, contemplating its significance.
“there's a huge sort of almost a crater in the side of this hill here”
The experiencer reflects on the geological feature and attempts to gather more information about it, including contacting experts.
“could this anomaly really be the impact crater of a falling object”
Observing the landscape and geological features
feeling the terrain and rocks
Sounds of nature and possibly the environment
Physical movement through the forest and up the hill
The analysis found no relevant content for this section.
The encounter is unique due to the exploration of a potential impact site related to a UFO event, involving geological analysis and expert consultation.
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Pat Evans & Family
First-Person
Contact Experience Triad
Mike Savil & Family
First-Person
Contact Experience Triad
Unnamed Witness (Hugh Lloyd)
First-Person
Contact Experience Triad
Leon Pritchard
Interview
Contact Experience Triad
Unnamed Witness (Dave Roberts)
Retold Account
This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.