Judge and Jury - Acton Park Traditional Cache

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Deceangi: Rather than keep this cache temporarily disabled (which should only be used for shortish periods) I'm archiving it. If/when the cache is ever replaced I'll gladly unarchive it assuming it still meets the guidelines.

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Deceangi Volunteer UK Reviewer Geocaching.com

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Hidden : 8/29/2005
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is located within Acton Park, Wrexham. The park was formerly the grounds of Acton Hall, where Judge Jeffreys (also known as "The hanging judge") was born in 1648. He achieved notoriety for his rather liberal use of this particular method of punishment !

The cache is a medium-sized click-seal container, containing the usual items, log book etc. There is room for small travelbugs should they feel the need to visit.

The location is easily accessible, even for those in a wheelchair. Although, like all public parks, there are usually many people walking around, retrieving this cache unseen won't be too difficult.

Acton Hall was demolished in August 1954 to make way for a housing estate. However, most of the park remains for public enjoyment today. There are play areas specifically for toddlers, and a separate area for older children. Don't forget to bring something so you can feed the swans (preferably bird seed)!

There is considerable history to the park and surrounding area, well worth a read are the following websites:

Official Wrexham County Borough Council site
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BBC History of Judge Jeffreys
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When you visit the park, take time to explore all the footpaths. You should be able to find the Gorsedd stone circle, which was put there in 1977 for the early morning ceremonies inaugurating new bards into the Gorsedd. These large granite stones form an important part of the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

You can park anywhere on the outskirts of the park, as there are lots of access points. However, there is a free car park at N: 53' 03.617 / W: 02' 58.689 (or use postcode LL12 7YG to find it on www.streetmap.co.uk etc). If you are a registered disabled badge holder, you can park even closer by driving down the wide pathway from the car-park towards the lake. A disabled parking bay is located on the left hand side further down.

Update: An even closer car park has been constructed since this cache was started. Ideal for those cache'n'dash visits, but maybe not so good if you want to take a stroll around the park. Use post code LL12 7UY in your sat nav.

GPS signals vary throughout the park as there are some large and splendid trees. However, at the cache site itself, there is a very good signal which will help a lot. Use waypoint N: 53' 03.590 / W: 02' 58.522 and walk along the footpath in a south easterly direction to the cache co-ordinates.

You may find the low wall near the road is a convenient place to sit and sign the log etc. Please ensure the cache is well hidden when you return it. There is always lots of suitable foliage in the immediate vicinity.

Good luck, although I'm sure you won't need it !

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

jvguva gur ubyyl gerr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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