Whorlton Castle Traditional Cache
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A micro cache placed with a good view of Whorlton Castle, accessible for a quick cache and dash by car or via a gentle upwards stroll from Swainby.
The castle at Whorlton was probably built by the de Meynells family on the site of an earlier motte and bailey structure in the original village of Whorlton, overlooking the vale of Cleveland. The de Meynells are thought to have have acquired land in this part of Yorkshire following the Norman conquests as a reward from the King. Over the gateway arch of the gatehouse, which was built in the 13th century, are the shields of Meynell, Darcy and Gray, with the shield of Meynell impaling Darcy above these (the last Meynell (Elizabeth) married a Darcy (Philip)). In 1322 Whorlton castle was visited by royalty, when Edward II stayed there during a hunting holiday. His host was Nicholas de Meynell, "one of the most violent and warlike of the northern nobles". The de Meynells were of the most colourful of the local families being accused of a number of crimes including murder but always seeming to get away with it probably due to their support from both the King and the church. The cache contains a logbook and a very small pencil. It isn’t big enough for TBs or coins etc. Access is via a dead end road from Swainby village signposted Whorlton Castle and Old Whorlton Church. There is a room for a car to park near the castle, please be aware that this is a quiet road and regularly has horses ridden upon it – so take care. However it’s much nicer to take a gentle upwards stroll up from Swainby. Cross over the bridge and follow the road for about half a mile to the cache. There aren’t any pavements so keep an eye on the kids but it’s a quiet road. A couple of hundred yards further on beyond the cache are the remains of old Whorlton Church, which is well worth a visit. The scenery around isn’t bad either! Lots of nice pubs in Swainby for meals etc. including the steak on a stone special at the Blacksmith's Arms, though you'll have to book.
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