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High Crosses of the South East - Ahenny Traditional Cache

Hidden : 3/16/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Ahenny, County Tipperary. Well tended grass and a gentle slope should make for easy access all year round.

The village of Ahenny is situated approximately 7km north of the town of Carrick On Suir, County Tipperary.

The two Ahenny crosses are impressive, both about four metres tall and dating from the 8th century. They are somewhat unusual in that they're almost exclusively covered in an interlacing design. Only on the bases are there any panels depicting the more typical religious scenes. They are said to represent the transition from the older abstract designs of high crosses to the pictorial scenes found on later crosses. Another odd feature are the removable cap stones known as mitres (bishop's hats). Legend has it that if the mitres are removed from the cross and placed on one's head, they will cure headaches. Considering the weight of these stone caps, it can be imagined that the relief in removing them would certainly cause any headache to disappear.

If you have time to spare, have a look at the row of little cottages in the centre of the village.

Note - the cache is not hidden on/in the wall - leave it's stones alone. The cache is a small plastic canister. BYOP.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

tebhaq yriry - nccebkvzngryl 8 zrgerf sebz pbeare

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)