GC1Q4GY Pilsley Pack Horse Track (Traditional Cache) in East Midlands, United Kingdom created by nick

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GC1Q4GY ▼

A cache by nick_griffiths26 Message this owner

Hidden : 4/16/2009

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Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

The cache, located at the top of high Street where it suddenly and surprisingly comes to an end and turns into a rough cart track by the accurately named Top House.

The village of Pilsley is in a sheltered position, east of Chatsworth. The village consists of limestone cottages, enriched by gardens full of colour, many of the occupiers having learned the craft in the gardens at Chatsworth House.

The cache, located at the top of High Street where it suddenly and surprisingly comes to an end and turns into a rough cart track by the accurately named Top House. The Nano cache I s located just at the gate to the wooded area off the track. ** For Parking, please park on High Street, or further down in the village before where the road turns into the cart track **

The name of the cache links in to the historical past of the village and in particular the point at where at the top of High Street it splits in to three pathways; the one going straight on is of the most historical significance, as this was the route used by packhorses carrying lead from Monyash bound for the North Sea. Pilsley was a stopping point, where fresh animals were substituted for the next section of the journey.

Almost all Pilsley’s population either works on, or used to work on the Chatsworth Estate - or holds a connection with the estate through a partner. The inhabitants have a wide range of skills as they have had the task of maintaining Chatsworth House and Gardens over the last 400 years.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)