There are a couple of places which may get muddy or slippery in wet
weather, so please be careful; probably not a good idea to try this
one in flip flops. There may also be nettles close to the final
location so bring gloves if you can, though I did place the cache
without getting stung!
Park at the coordinates above, outside Homeyard Homes. These
cottages were built as homes for the widows of seamen, and are kept
in trust to this day. How many lanterns are there on the lamppost
just inside the gate? Answer = A
Walk down the road towards the village, past the New Inn (at
N50.13.124 W004.55.366) Beer and food here highly recommended! How
many AA diamonds does the pub have? Answer = B
Close to the pub you will find the village well (at N50.13.163
W004.55.381), with a monument above. Which George is it dedicated
to? Answer = C The Trist family, one of whom placed this monument,
were father and son Vicars of the local church, St Symphorian, and
an important family in the village through many generations. Their
elaborate mausoleum can be seen in the graveyard, just to the side
of the church itself.
Now cross the road and follow the footpath to the ponds. Rest on
the seat at N 50.13.189 W004.55.318. There are some roman numerals
here, what is the last digit? Answer = D.
Enter the churchyard via the gate at N50.13.189 W004.55.288. How
many letters in the middle name of the person this gate is
dedicated to? Answer = E
And now walk to the unusual grave of the victims of the
shipwrecked “Hera” at N50.13.127 W004.55.309. One of
the victims buried here had a job on ship tending what we might
consider landbound animals. How many letters in his job title?
Answer = F
Now for some maths...
G=F-E H=F-D
You’re now ready to go to the final cache location at
N 50.DA.DAH W 00B.CC.AGG
The GPS signal isn’t too great here so please use the clue
if you need to. The cache is NOT in the churchyard, but very close
by.
When placed the cache contained:
USA Geocoin Lego Bionicle Bookcrossing book – Alan Bennett
Some small (new) children’s toys A tin from Disneyland
California with some US coins inside A CD of songs about California
and a couple of other bits and pieces.
