Hampshire Alphabet Chain - B is for Broughton Traditional Cache
Hampshire Alphabet Chain - B is for Broughton
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The Hampshire Alphabet Chain is a series of caches, but with a twist - the difference being that the cacher who is First to Find each cache will be invited to hide the next cache in the series (if they wish).
If you are the first to find this cache please indicate in your log entry (in the cache and on the web page) if you are willing to hide the next in the series. If not then this "honour" will pass to the second finder, and so on....
The cacher who is First to Find will, if they accept the challenge, hide the next cache in the series, following the criteria below:
- The cache name will be Hampshire Alphabet Chain - (the next letter alphabetically) is for ......
- The cache must be somewhere in Hampshire.
- The cache can be of any type / size / difficulty.
- The cache location must be related to the appropriate letter of the alphabet, either by place name or some other relationship - this will probably be necessary for some of the more difficult letters...
- The cache will include these instructions / rules to ensure that the chain keeps growing.
Let's see how quickly we can get through to Z...
Broughton lies in the heart of the Hampshire countryside in England midway between the medieval cities of Salisbury to the west and Winchester to the east, and between the old market towns of Andover to the north and Romsey to the south.
It covers an area of some 3,792 acres with a population of approximately 1,000 across some 380 households.
The attractive village of Broughton lies in the centre of the parish, which is mainly agricultural; the Wallop Brook flows through the parish to join the River Test in the east, and the stream runs parallel to the main street through the village.
In the far north of the parish the land slopes up to a wooded mound known as Chattis Hill which is not far from Danebury Hill: there are tumuli near Chattis Hill and also in the south of the parish.
St. Mary's Church has architectural features dating from the C.13 and a dovecote in the churchyard reputedly given by Richard III. The Baptist Chapel was founded in 1655, which is very early for a non-conformist church.
This cache is placed at the edge of an area called 'Honeycombe', with views over the south east of the village of Broughton. A suggestion is to park at the parking coordinates, then make a circular walk to incorporate the cache into a circuit that shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. You can also park on the Broughton to Bossington road and approach it from the bottom of the hill if you prefer.
You are looking for a small container, just off the path. This cache is not suitable for wheelchair users and pushchair users may find the path a little uneven. Cyclists, especially mountain bikers, will be able to access this cache if they're in the area.
FTF badge for the 'first to find'.
FTF honours go to: Seeking Salters
Additional Hints
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