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Fernhurst Furnace - Bonus Cache Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 8/26/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The West Weald has many historical sites associated with the iron industry. The remains of the furnace at Fernhurst are particularly well-preserved. See http://www.fernhurstsociety.org.uk/furnace.html

This is the bonus cache which is the final stage of a walk of about 2 1/2 miles around countryside and farmland at Fernhurst. There is one short muddy stretch (for no apparent reason!) but easily passable with walking boots.

The above co-ordinates are for the information board by the furnace. To find the bonus cache you will need to collect clues from the three previous caches in the series - Green Curtain, Fuel for the Fire and Wishing Well.

The cache is at N 51 02.ABC W 000 44.DEF

This cache is an ammo box with a selection of swaps, log book and pencil. Please replace carefully, the 'camouflage' was carefully chosen!

When you have found the cache, follow the footpath back to the road, the turn right and walk along the road to the recommended parking area. PLEASE BE CAREFUL, there is no footway. If you are caching in the evening it would be a good idea to take a torch for the walk back.

There is an annual open weekend at the Furnace. This year it is 10th/11th September and is well worth a visit! They have the Sealed Knot shooting period weapons, a southdown sheep roast, guided walks, charcoal burning, blacksmithing, various stalls etc - and it is free! It will still be possible to do all the caches, but please be subtle in the vicinity of muggles!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Whfg bire gur thyyl

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)