The Rodings
This is one of a series of caches
that will enable you to visit six of the eight Roding’s. Each cache
contains a letter/value pair (e.g. Z = 8) that will enable you to
find a
bonus cache. The remaining two Beauchamp & Aythorpe can
already be visited by doing existing caches
GCVCYQ and
GCRYP3
High
Roding
High Roding is the most northerly
of the Rodings. It is a reasonable sized village which seems
to be mainly residential with a few pubs. There are a number of
interesting old buildings on the main street. The village sign
contains references to a building on the main street – see if you
can find it – and
High
Roding
Church
.
Once you’ve done the cache, I
suggest a visit to the nearby Gt Canfield where you can see a very
impressive Motte and Bailey. The church at Gt Canfield dates from
around 1150. The list of vicars above the entrance to the vestry
shows the encumbents back to 1323. One of the most impressive
architectural features is the fresco of Our Lady and the Holy Child
which dates from 1250. The adjacent foliage decorations date from
about 1200. Unfortunately, I can not guarantee that the church will
be unlocked when you get there. Have a look
here for some more interior photos.
The
cache
You’re looking for a clip lock
style plastic box.
Once you’ve done this cache, you
can follow the footpaths to Aythorpe and White Roding where you
will find other caches.
Initial cache contents a variety of
party related goodies.