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The Lost Treasure of Hancock & Cobley Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 8/6/2006
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Many, many years ago lived two Dartmoor boys by the names of Hancock and Cobley who grew up to become legends in their own right. Hancock moved to South Australia and found success as a Captain, whereas Cobley remained at home with his friends Bill, Jan, Peter, Dan and Harry.

As boys, the two would pass time by hiding treasures and setting difficult puzzles for the willing locals to work out in order to find them (like you do!).

Naturally, these puzzles got harder and harder, and the hiding places got more and more extreme. Indeed, one of these treasures was so challenging it was never found. Was the puzzle too hard? Was the hiding place too severe? Or both?

It is known that Hancock hid half of what was required to pursue the treasure hunt in the village where he was born. Likewise, Cobley hid the other half of what was needed in the village where he used to hang out with his mates.

They both hid the information in almost exactly the same way, in their respective villages, but the much needed clue to find it has never been worked out. It was a friend of theirs called Rustran who managed to translate it for them but unfortunately was unable to translate it back:


Apparently, the hidden information will lead to a container that has several maps and concise details on how to find the final treasure.

BE WARNED! There are strict safety guidelines included with the maps that MUST be adhered too. These also contain enough information for you to decide what special/safety equipment you may deem necessary.

NEVER EVER attempt to find the final treasure alone - THIS IS IMPERATIVE!

This cache is extreme. Remember, you do not have to do this. Know your own limitations and most importantly, if at any point you begin to feel unwell you must quit immediately!


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