Historical Ruthin - The Library Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

scubapingu: Having moved away from the area and not being successful in attempts to get the caches adopted sadly the series has no been archived. Thanks to all who attempted them.

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Hidden : 8/3/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This cache has been placed as part of the Historic Ruthin Series. The series aims to highlight the history of Ruthin whilst providing information on specific areas. The cache containers are almost all nano's set in interesting locations around the town. We hope you enjoy the series and the area.

Ruthin Library was originally the County Hall which was erected in 1785. It housed the records and served as an assize court. The impressive front was added in the 1860's. It sits at the bottom of Record Street whilst at the top is the entrance for Ruthin Castle. Ruthin Castle was ordered to be built by Edward I as a buffer against the Welsh being largely constructed in 1282. 118 years passed after the building of the Castle until another Welsh Rebellion had a tragic effect on the town of Ruthin. The third Baron de Grey was in dispute with one Owain Glyndwr over Glyndwr's Dee estates, and it has been said that this triggered the Welsh Rebellion, led by Glyndwr, against the English which began on St Matthew's Day 1400. Lord Grey controlled Ruthin Castle, and thus the Castle and Ruthin became Glyndwr's first target. The attack surprised all and Glyndwr burned Ruthin to the ground, reputedly leaving only the Castle and a few other buildings standing. Lord Grey evaded capture and the Castle held out, but Glyndwr was not to be done out of his vengeance and two years later he defeated an English army and captured Lord Grey, only releasing him on payment of a ransom. Ruthin Castle saw service again during the English Civil War when it resisted attack by Parliamentary forces. However after a further eleven-week siege in 1646 the Royalist garrison surrendered and the castle was destroyed by order of Parliament. The castle originally consisted of two wards and five round towers originally guarding the inner ward. All that remains are three towers and the ruined double-towered gatehouse. The castle was rebuilt in the 19th century as a country house, and is now a luxury hotel, The Ruthin Castle Hotel holds Mediaeval Banquets accompanied by traditional music. For better views of the castle grab the rest of the Ruthin caches! The rest of the Series
Historical Ruthin - The Library
Historical Ruthin - St Peter's Square
Historical Ruthin - Ruthin Raliway Station??
Historical Ruthin - Prison Sentence??

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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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