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Heart of Dartmoor: Stone Rows Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

muddypuddles: This cache isn't hard to find, so it must have gone. At least it saves me the trouble of retrieving the container, as this series is gradualy being archived. For those doing the series that need the bonus info: L=3

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Hidden : 7/15/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is part of a series of caches. Each one is an individual cache, and together they lead to a final destination, with a prize for the first to find. All the caches are micros, with no pen/cils.

Dartmoor has one of the most prolific collection of stone-age artefacts in the world; standing stones, circles, rows and burial sites.

Upper Erme Stone Row is not only the longest in Dartmoor, but the longest in the world, at over 3km. It is oriented roughly north-south, and like all the other stone rows, its exact purpose is unclear. It is unusual in that the whole row cannot be seen at one go, and it is not straight. Even at ground level, the lack of straightness is clear. This, and the relative smallness of the stones, makes a religious or celestial purpose less likely than for other stone rows; in fact it looks to all intents like a boundary. But who knows?

The cache is hidden along the row somewhere.

WARNING: THIS CACHE IS ON A HIGH PART OF THE MOOR, AND IS SUBJECT TO SOMETIMES SUDDEN AND EXTREME CHANGES IN WEATHER CONDITIONS. DO NOT GO UNPREPARED

This cache is part of the Heart of Dartmoor Series. Inside each cache is a yellow card with 2 numbers on it. Please ignore the Greek letter clue. The other clue will help you to find the Heart of Dartmoor Bonus

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ghpxrq va arkg gb n ebpx

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)