Caelum Moor, five megaliths that make up one of Arlington’s most unique public art installations, has attracted controversy over the years, with some believing they encourage witchcraft rituals or beckon the occult.

Sculptor Norm Hines said these claims were ‘ridiculous,’ however, at least one group admitted to using the site for such purposes and said they would continue to do so if the sculptures were moved to a public park. Truthful or not, 20 local religious leaders felt strongly enough about the issue to sign a letter titled “Please, no witchcraft city park in Arlington,” that they submitted to the City Council and Arlington Star-Telegram newspaper in 1996.

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“Pagans admit to using Caelum Moor for rites”
Fort Worth Star-Telegram – November 14, 1996
Newspapers.com

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Blog post by Jason S. Sullivan, 10-24-25