Ach yer trapped! - Beauly Firth Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 3/2/2009
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Cache and dash at a public carpark. First of a number looking at coastal archaeology provided by the Highland Council Easter Ross Ranger along the Beauly Firth .

This cache overlooks three fish traps or Yairs to the west at Torgorm Point that were probably built over 2000 years ago during the iron age period. Best seen at mid tide as less distinct at low tide (visit link) Consisting of stone dykes and maybe wattle structure on top they trapped fish on an out going tide as the fish headed back out to sea after feeding within the firth. The fish's instinct prevented it from turning round and heading back against the flow to the opening of the trap and escape. The surrounding area is also rich with other Iron age sites including hill forts, duns and round houses.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Xarr uvtu jbbq oberef yvxr guvf!

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)


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