Merson's Multi Multi-Cache
MAD DOG BOND: This loop has been around for a while now and has had quite a few visits. Unfortunately, we just don't have the time to keep them in tip-top condition so we are archiving the series. Sorry!
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This is a short multi cache, clues for which can be found within the grounds of St. Mary’s Church in Churchgate St.
Once found, the co-ordinates will take you on a short walk to the cache site. Beware of the Cows grazing nearby and their pats!!
The coordinates above are not for the cache location but are for the entrance to St Mary’s Church where the answers to all clues can be found.
Churchgate Street lay on the main route from London to Newmarket, Cambridge, Norwich and the North. Until early in the 19th century, travellers in horse-drawn carriages from London would see the welcome sight of the Queen’s Head and the spire of the church of St Mary and St Hugh in the background as they rounded the bend in the road. Stafford Almshouse, now privately owned, was originally the home of a priest until 1548, when it became an almshouse for ‘two poor widows to be given 20s for wood and 20s for clothing every year’. The street still looks much the same today.
The road to Harlow was a turnpike costing 1s for a coach and horses, and 1d for a horse. The eight daily coaches would have passed the Bull and Horseshoes at Potter Street, the Queen’s Head at Churchgate Street, the Green Man at Mulberry Green and the George at the end of the High Street. The road then led down to Harlow Mill on the Stort and the bridge into Hertfordshire.
The church of St Mary and St Hugh was badly damaged by fire in 1708, which burnt down the spire and melted the bells. When was rebuilt a dome was constructed over the crossing and a new bell tower at the west end. While the work was going on, a small iron chest was unearthed, inscribed in Latin ‘St Catherine’s blood’. A 13th-century stained glass window depicting the Virgin and Child was saved, and has remained intact through many alterations. The church has the largest collection of brasses in any Essex church.
Parking can be found behind the Queens Head Pub at N51 46.915' / E0 08.896'
(they serve a fine pint and a huge selection of home cooked food!).
The final cache location can be found at:
N51 46.TUV' E000 0W.XYZ'
Find A-G by solving the following clues:
- There is a plaque on the monument / crypt of Thomas Penn which says:
‘For upwards of 4F years was Postmaster of this town’ Find F.
- On the bench of ‘Mr Crisp’, how many E's are there in total on the plaque? =A
- Find the resting place of Joseph and Ann French. Joseph was D1 years old when he died and Ann was D2. Find D.
- Find the grave of Private W Marsh of the Australian Imperial Forces and add together the first two numbers of his serial number to =C.
- In what month did 74 year old Albert Henry Monk die? =G
- There is a pair of drainpipes either side of the Church's original wooden entrance porch, what year is on the drainpipes - B87E
Once you have found letters A-G, use the table below to solve the equations and find values T-Z:
You are looking for a silver 1 litre cylindrical canister, which on planting contained the following:
- Log book / Pen / Pencil & Sharpener (Please do not remove)
- A First to Find Certificate
- 'Fire Bug' Travel Bug
- Travel Alarm clock
- Sunglasses holder
- Mobile phone case
- Gluestick
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Haqre ynetr ybt jvgu sbbgcngu fvtaf ba
Treasures
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