Englefield House is an Elizabethan mansion, with 18th/19th century
remodelling. The house was possibly built around the 14th/15th
centuries (though I can't find anything to indicate otherwise).
The last of the Englefield family to live at the House was Sir
Francis Englefield, who built the east wing. Sir Francis was
prosecuted by Elizabeth for his Catholic sympathies, and the house
was seized by the crown in 1585. Since then the estate has past
many before settling with the Benyon family 1796, who descendants
still own it in this present day. Current owner is Richard Benyon,
Conservative MP for Newbury.
The estate is one of the last deer parks in Berkshire.
Beside the House is a impressive looking gardens (though I've
still yet to visit them), if the gardens are open, they're worth a
visit.
Open times are here
Further details about the estate are here and here
From the cache location you will see the impressive gates to the
estate
Terrain is set at 2, as it is located on a grassy verge.
The cache is located on the Englefield Road, a footpath exists
only on one side of the road. If caching with children be careful
of speeding cars coming off the A340 nearby.
You are looking for a 0.5 litre round container (10cm in
diameter, 12cm in height approx.) covered in black tape. Please
replace back carefully for the next cacher.
Initial Contents
- YoYo
- Plastic Car
- Lotto Scratch card for the First To Find.