Monarch Way #2 Multi-Cache
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10/7/2008
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We are privileged to have adopted this cache from ClanKenn. A 1.5 mile stroll in Wick village. The recommended return trip from the cache involves crossing 3 stiles, so this is not stroller friendly. Can be muddy when wet. The posted co-ordinates are to the Golden Valley car park adjacent to Wick Village Hall.Seekers should not be put off that the cache is on private land. We had full permissions and co-operation by the owners to place the cache.
Wick is a modest yet pretty village that is situated on the A420 between Bristol and Bath. Many travellers will have passed through the ribbon-like development without realising the beauty that it hides. The River Boyd winds its way down from the Springs Farm on the edge of the Cotswolds through the village and passes through lovely countryside. A lot of industries have flourished here and now lay forgotten for years. Heavily wooded and disguised by overgrowth, these now add to the beauty of the valley. Monarch Way is the 610 mile route used by King Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651 when he was pursued by the Parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell. Charles first travelled north, where he hid in the famous oak tree at Boscobel. He then travelled south through the Cotswolds and the Mendips. He hid behind hollow panelling in Wick Court before heading to the South Coast at Charmouth, and finally along the South Downs to Shoreham from where he made his escape to France. Wick Court dates from the 16th century and has been through many changes over the years. Sir Edward Wintour rebuilt it about 1615 on the original foundations. The Haynes family owned it until 1816. It changed hands several times in the 19th century and was purchased in 1919 by Partridge & Love. It is currently used as a conference and training centre (amongst other things). Our grateful thanks go to Des and Candace Frances of the Wick Court Centre for allowing this cache to be placed on the property. This is a beautiful area that we have been allowed to cache in. Please respect the privacy of the family that live there. Please visit the related web page (link at top left of this page) or http://www.wickcourt.org/home/index.html Why not have a lovely cream tea after a spot of Geocaching. I would advise calling 0117 3039034 to arrange it. You are looking for a small Lock'n'Lock box. Original contents were: Log Book and Pen First to Find Certificate Small Carabiner Compass (Gift for the FTF) Disney Rubber Captain Cook Geocoin and Ingot
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