GC1QXJR Holy Trinity Church, Theale (Traditional Cache) in Southern England, United Kingdom created by Johnny5a

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A cache by Johnny5a Message this owner

Hidden : 5/4/2009

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Holy Trinity was consecrated in 1832 by the Bishop of Salisbury. The church was designed by architect Edward Garbett, who was based in Reading. Edward designed the church in the 13th century early English Style, and chose Salisbury as his pattern.

An unusual feature is the position of the tower at the south-east of the nave. It has been suggested that the tower was an afterthought. Strangely, Edward Garbett did not go on to become the architect of the tower. The task was eventually assigned to John Buckler, despite the inevitable upheaval that a change of architect must have caused, continuity of style and detailing was maintained and the result is a very handsome tower which contains a ring of six bells.

Entrance to the church is through a handsome stone vaulted porch situated at the west end.. The plan of the church is a simple rectangle terminating in a five-sided apse at the eastern end. This was added in 1892 by John Oldrid Scott. Unfortunately this vaulted porch is the subject of persistent vandalism.

One of the outstanding features of the church is the plaster ceiling. It takes the form of a quadripartite vault and the ribs are decorated with dog-toothing, a typically early English form of decoration.

Further details about the church can be found here. (visit link)

You are looking for a 0.5 litre round container (10cm in diameter, 12cm in height approx.) covered in black tape.

*NB* You DO NOT need to enter the graveyard or the church grounds to find this cache.

Initial Contents
- YoYo
- Medal
- Bouncy Ball
- Lotto Scratch card for the First To Find.
- Hedwig Travel Bug

Plenty of parking on the main road.

Additional Hints (No hints available.)