MP006: 2001 a Margam Odessey Traditional Cache
Big Ragnar: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.
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MP006: 2001 a Margam Odessey
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This is the Sixth in a series of ten cache's in the grounds of Margam Park. There is no cache smaller than a 35MM film canister. There will be clues in some not all of the cache's to a 11th Bonus cache.
"Cache placed at site with the kind permission and agreement of Park Manager, Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council"
MOVED TO NEW LOCATION 1st March 2012
A Sci-Fi referance for the SCI FI geeks among us, Pen/Pencil needed
The large standing stone was placed at the pulpit view point to launch the Bro Scheme for the Princes Trust. The stone was unveiled by the Prince of Wales.
The track alongside continues past the viewpoint and beyond, out of the Park, towards Ton-mawr farm.
This may be the oldest track in the Park; its origins may be Bronze Age.
These people will have followed the path to head to the coast to fish or search for shellfish. Roman soldiers may well have modified this road, later using it to reach one of their strongholds at Brecon. Certainly the medieval monks and country folk used this road; it became a drove road to the markets and it’s route can be traced to Llangwynyd near Maesteg.
For safety, several farmers would combine their flocks and herds for the journey to market. Bandits, cattle thieves and sheep thieves were ruthless and were often encountered on these long journeys. Many of these tracks became deeply rutted with heavy use.
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Hc uvtu, jryy uvqqra
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