The National Memorial Arboretum Multi-Cache
J Grove: Based on the report of a recent finder, I am archiving to avoid any possible negative consequences. The cache was never intended to cause offence or distress. I am unable to reset the sequence so leave this area vacated for someone to place a fresh challenge. Thank you to everyone who visited - I have enjoyed reading your comments and am happy this has provided enjoyment to many. I hope people continue to enjoy and find solace at the Arboretum - it is a beautiful place.
The National Memorial Arboretum
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The National Memorial Arboretum is located between Lichfield and Burton on Trent, just off the A38 on the A513 to Tamworth. The Arboretum provides a living and lasting focus for remembrance essentially for those who have lost their lives or suffered in the service of their country. The Arboretum site covers over 150 acres and the location benefits from a unique wildlife habitat, bordered by the River Tame.
The Arboretum opened in May 2001 as a reminder of the 80 million lives lost in the conflicts of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Since March 1997 over 60,000 trees have been planted on the site. The Arboretum is an area of peace and reflection and also a newly emerging Wildlife Centre and for these reasons pet dogs are not allowed around the site (Guide dogs are welcome). The Arboretum is open 10am to 5pm (or dusk if earlier) every day except Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Boxing Day. ***Access to the arboretum is not permitted at other times.*** There is no charge for admission but the arboretum is dependent on donations and all contributions are welcome. There is a £3 charge for parking. Arriva buses from Lichfield, Burton and Birmingham now stop at the site. The visitor centre contains a shop and a restaurant. Info from: www.nationalmemorialarboretum.org.uk WAYPOINT 1 - is currently removed as area is being redeveloped (so Questions 1 and 2 deleted) WAYPOINT 2 = N 52 43.647 W001 43.695 3. How many steps up to the Armed Forces Memorial? = EF 4. How many bronze sculpture groups are there (depicting a total of 14 people)? = G WAYPOINT 3 = N 52 43.482 W 001 43.468 5. How many stakes are there representing soldiers shot for desertion of cowardice? = HiJ WAYPOINT 4 = N 52 43.714 W 001 43.847 6. How many Wind in The Willows characters are in the willow weaving area? = K WAYPOINT 5 = N 52 43.871 W 001 43.361 7. How many windows are there? = L THE CACHE (It is NOT in the Arboretum) N 52 44.iGJ W 001 E3.KL9 It is located on a Public Footpath. The footpath is signposted in the Arboretum near the limestone walling at N 52 43 855 W 001 43 441. YOU CAN CHECK COORDINATES ON GEOCHECKER: http://www.geochecker.com/index.php?code=1536c20120ac67a0b70e40f9353f2071&action=check&wp=47433152355751&name=546865204e6174696f6e616c204d656d6f7269616c204172626f726574756d It is a 1 litre container containing only pens! Only swaps for other pens please! Note: for Q5 use the number of stakes reported in the literature - there seems to actually be one less than expected if you count them - thanks linzian who noticed this! The waypoint 4 coordinates in the description have now been updated as helpfully ErewashPaddler pointed out - thanks.
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