Although this is described as a multi-cache, it is really an
offset cache with the intention of encouraging cachers to take a
look at the interesting, historic Whittingehame Church which is a
short distance from the War Memorial.
Whittingehame Chirch has its origins as far back as c 664. The
original site was near Luggate, half a mile north-east of the
present church, in a field which to this day bears the name of
Kirklands. A new church was built in 1225 but by 1721 that building
was in a ruinous condition.
The present church was built in 1722. Historical continuity is
preserved in the bell, dating from 1610, and two silver Communion
cups which date from 1683. At the entrance to the churchyard are
three stones brought from the older graveyard which date from 1650,
1651, and 1668.
The Parish of Whittingehame is closely associated with the
Balfour family who owned nearby Whittingehame House. The most
prominent member of the family was A J Balfour, British Prime
Minister from 1902 - 1905. Inside the church, you can see the
Balfour Pew at the end of the north aisle, reserved for the family
members - notice that they had their own private entrance to the
church.
Find the following information from the War
Memorial:-
1) A names are listed under the dates 1939-1945, on the
back of the Memorial.
2) B names are listed on the right hand side of the
memorial.
3) C of these names are “Jarvis”.
The cache can be found at N 55° 57.(C-1)B(A-1); W°002
38.(A+1)(B+1)A