Water Tubb Traditional Cache
Long Man: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache, I'm archiving it.
Andy
Long Man
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Easy parking nearby, no special equipment or clothing required
Although this cache is wheelchair accessible, the road is unmade gravel and contains puddles and potholes.
THE CONTAINER REPLACED AGAIN AND PUT INTO NEW LOCATION. PLEASE MAKE SURE THE CACHE IS HIDDEN FROM VIEW BEFORE YOU LEAVE!
You are at the site of the former Water Tower in Littlestone.
The water tower was built in 1890 by Henry T. Tubbs to supply his properties in Littlestone, including the Golf Club and his proposed housing development. Tubbs wanted to turn Littlestone into a major resort, and embarked on an ambitious building programme, including the Marine Parade and Grand Hotel. His plans for a pier were not realised, however, and it was eventually built at Eastbourne instead.
Unfortunately the water supply from the tower was unsuitable, because it contained too much sea water. In 1902 the Littlestone and District Water Company built a tower at Dungeness to supply all of New Romney, Littlestone, Greatstone and Lydd. The tower at Littlestone fell into disuse, but now serves as a residence.
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE THE OBJECT THAT THE CACHE IS HIDING IN AS IT WILL GIVE AWAY ITS PRESENCE!!!
THE CACHE CAN BE ACCESSED FROM THE SIDE.
The Coordinates for this cache were checked several times before listing but I can not guarantee its complete acuracy.
This cache is in a small container about 2 inches in diameter and 4 to 5 inches high.
It contains:
Pea Wistle
2 Coins
Geocaching Stickers
Log Book
Pencil
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Vafvqr ubyr va jnyy.
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