Snape Castle dates from the C14th. It was long associated with the Neville and Cecil families, and was for a while, home to Katherine Parr before she became Henry VIII's sixth wife. It was used as a grain store in the C18th, which probably explains the damage to the painted ceiling. It was restored to full use in the C19th, as a private chapel by the Milbank family who were the owners of the Thorp Perrow Estate of which the whole village of Snape was a part. When the Estate was sold in 1927 and broken up the Chapel was bequeathed to the people of Snape as an Anglican place of worship and it is still in use today.
For those who are unsure of caching in the Chapel, be assured that the Church Council are very happy with the idea. We love St Mary's and welcome visitors so that they may see it and appreciate its qualities as we do. Just remember it is a place to worship, be respectful of it and others who might be seeking a moments peace and quiet in a hectic world.
The Castle and adjoining houses are all privately owned. Please respect their privacy and do not climb on the ruins, they are dangerous!
The Chapel is open from 8am to 5 pm. If it is dark inside, a light at the bottom of the stairs, inside on the left, welcomes you and there are more lights at the top of the stairs, above the table, for the Chapel iteself. PLEASE turn them off when you leave! Car parking is available next to the Village Institute at N 54 15.252 W 001 598
This is a tradtional cache with a a twist as there is no mobile/gps reception in the castle or the chapel at the hide - Yes you are going inside! The Lat/Long is at the begining of the gravel path, your adventure starts there so follow the trail described and you will get there. ----- Find the Blue Chapel Open sign at N 54 15.232 W001 35.902 and go down the gravel path with walls on both sides, go through the grey door in the wall, stay on the concrete path, go on through the tunnel in the ruins and on up the steps to the Chapel.
The Chapel is on the first floor of the Castle, the outside steps are quite steep and might be difficult for those who are less mobile.
Look carefully at the top of the wooden pannelling and if it gets too difficult follow the clue