A Tower And A Cist Traditional Cache
Professor Xavier: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it. Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it will NOT be unarchived.
Regards
Ed
Professor Xavier - Volunteer UK Reviewer
www.geocaching.com
UK Geocaching Policies Wiki
Geocaching Help Center
-
Difficulty:
-
-
Terrain:
-
Size: 
(small)
Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions
in our disclaimer.
During construction of the Talla water main in 1905, which is an aqueduct which carries water from Talla reservoir to Edinburgh, a survey tower was built to aid in the planning of the route. A number of pillars were also built, and they still dot the surrounding landscape today. Some of these can be seen from the road.
A transit instrument, somewhat like a telescope was housed at the top of this tower. There was once a roof overhead to protect it, but that has long since rotted away. Please note that the tower is no longer safe to enter, and it should only be viewed from outside.
A short distance to the west of the tower is an ancient burial cist called a long cairn from the Neolithic Age. It’s now reduced to a grassy mound that is approximately 55 metres long. It is wedge shaped, with the eastern end of the cairn measuring about 16 metres wide.
It is easy to park on Deanfoot Road (which runs from Penicuik to West Linton) and walk to the cache.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Arkg gb ebpx, haqre tenff
Treasures
You'll collect a digital Treasure from one of these collections when you find and log this geocache:
Loading Treasures