A mini container for a mini-series.
There are 5 caches to find in this little diversion. Parts 1 to 4 are stand-alone caches. In order to locate the final Bonus Cache, you will need to note the letter and number shown on the front and back of the logbook in each cache 1-4.
Each cache is a 2x3x4 inch snap-lock box containing just the logbook and a couple of swaps. Please bring your own pen or pencil to record your find.
If you intend to do the Bonus Cache I recommend you complete the caches in order working North to South.
Bray Lock & Weir
The stretch of river between Bray and Boulter's Lock has for years been known as ‘millionaires row’. Many a celebrity have lived (and probably still do) along the riverside here.
As the river was fast running and there were many shallow areas at Bray, navigation was difficult for boats and barges. So in 1845 a grass-sided lock was finally built at Bray. Records show that the lock keeper left the gates open when water levels were high, such as after heavy rains. So the lock was actually being operated only when water levels were low, mainly to provide deeper channels for passing barges and other river craft. It also allowed the local weir and mill owners to charge tolls.
Interesting fact - Dorney Court, which is just downstream of Bray Lock, was where the first pineapple was grown in Britain. It was presented to King Charles II.