Barnstaple or Barum as it used to be called, was granted borough
and market-town rights in the tenth century. It was mentioned in
the Doomsday Book in 1086. At that time it was one of only four
boroughs in Devon. It is the largest town in North Devon and still
has many historic features, including Queen Anne's Walk, the Church
of St Peter which has it's origins in the 13th century, the 14th
century St Anne's Chapel, the famous Butcher's Row, the covered
Pannier Market, the late Georgian Guildhall and three sets of
Almshouses. There are guided walks around Barnstaple and details of
these can be found from the local tourist information centre.
The co-ordinates of the final cache will be N51° 0E.BCD,
W004° 0F.EAC
There is parking available next to waypoint 1 and also further
down this same road.
Waypoint 1: N51° 04.516, W004° 03.492
There are 4 signs on this post. Look at the second sign down. Add
the two numbers together, which are cycle routes. Now take away
25.
The answer is A.
Pass behind the Leisure Centre and use the riverside path, then
cross over the 16 arch bridge. The area at the far end of the
bridge has recently been pedestrianised. Note the interesting
Museum of North Devon also at this far end. The structure you are
seeking next is locally known as the 'four faced liar'
Waypoint 2: N51° 04.663, W004° 03.502
When was this built? Take the four digits of the year only and add
them together. Now take away 16.
*** Whilst work is underway at this waypoint, the answer you
need is 1862 ***
The answer is B
At this same waypoint, note the final number of the year.
The answer is C
Now continue your walk to waypoint 3.
Waypoint 3: N51° 04.613, W004° 03.385
Who are these almshouses named after? How many letters are in his
surname. Now ADD 2.
The answer is D
This same street used to house Brannam's Potteries, where the
famous Royal Barum Ware was made. The original building remains,
although the pottery itself has moved to a new location.
Waypoint 4: N51° 04.537, W004° 03.341
This park was given to the town on 12 August 1879 by a local
benefactor, who was a local man. What was his name? How many
letters are in his surname?
The answer is E
Waypoint 5: N51° 04.120, W004° 03.362
The signpost you are looking for is situated on a path locally
known as Lady's Mile. What is the distance shown on this post to
Braunton? Now take away 3.
The answer is F
Now complete the co-ordinates for the cache site and go find the
cache. Continuing on this path will take you back to where you
started.