Sosh's Saunter - Croxden Abbey Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 2/7/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


CROXDEN ABBEY

The history of Croxden Abbey may be fairly uneventful but it remains a magnificent symbol of the history of Britain. It signifies a time when architecture reflected a grandeur that is sadly missing from many of today's buildings.

The abbey itself was founded in 1179 by monks from a Cistercian house in Normandy. Following a later, less austere Cistercian architectural plan. Although it was considered to be relatively compact compared to other monasteries, Croxden Abbey did incorporate some elements of architectural design which were more elegant and sumptuous.

The Monks who lived at the Abbey were expert sheep breeders and brought in an income from the wool they produced. Life at the Abbey went on peacefully for 350 years, seeing little change apart from the movement of buildings to suit changing needs.

The Dissolution* in 1538 saw the monastic community sign a deed of surrender which effectively brought their tenure at Croxden Abbey to an end. Without the Monks to look after the property, the building fell into disrepair and eventually ruin.

Today, the surviving ruins are bisected by road and a private property which lies in the grounds of the Abbey. When you walk around this quiet, tranquil place it's hard to believe that the Alton Tower theme park is only a few miles away.
NB
This cache is not in the grounds of the Abbey (although worth a look) but near the Church and can be done as a cache and dash.
There is limited parking at the Abbey. Be aware of Muggles!!!!
Please be careful when driving around this area as the cache site can only be accessed by the use of very small country lanes.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Orgjrra jnyy naq tngr

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)


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