The Berwick Tunnel Traditional Cache
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The Berwick Tunnel. A new container larger and more waterproof than
last time. Lots of nettles in the summer so be prepared for stings
or take protection. A note to the Haywood Hornet shorts are NOT
considered as nettle protection !
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Constructed in 1797 for reasons unknown this cache marks one of the
two entrances to the Berwick Tunnel.
Update courtesy of "big farmer giles"
The Berwick tunnel was constructed because the Burton landowner at
the time would not allow the canal to cut across his land saying if
you want to cross you'll have to go under it and that's what they
did.
At the time of construction one of the first and definitely the
longest canal tunnel in the world.
Measuring 970 yards long and notable for the fact that it
originally had a wooden towpath, although this was removed in
1819.
The gate at this end is most definitely locked, allthough there is
a rumour that the other end of this fine example of engineering is
open for those that dare to enter and possibly walk where there is
no public right of way.
The tunnel curves and led to one of the first pieces of canal
legislation which states that when two barges meet in a tunnel, the
one furthest along its journey takes precedence!
If only it was that simple these days.....
See if you can spot the date stone nearby.
Bonus points for photos of you underneath it.
Please hide the cache carefully and as far round the corner as
possible to prevent it being muggled.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Gur pnpur vf n fznyy ybpx naq ybpx vafvqr gur qbbejnl ba gur evtug.