GC2MEWX Black to Green - Silksworth Sports Complex. (Traditional Cache) in North East England, United Kingdom created by Grandad Makem

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A cache by Grandad Makem Message this owner

Hidden : 1/15/2011

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The Black to Green series of geocaches are located within areas which have been transformed from former coal mining waste heaps and derelict areas left after the closure of the pits. The mines which once supported local communities with thousands of jobs across the area have, over the last couple of decades been transformed from the ‘BLACK’ pit heaps to the ‘GREEN’ parklands and leisure areas we see today.

Silksworth Colliery 1869 – 1971

The Silksworth Sports Complex covers the former Silksworth Colliery site, formerly a vast area of dereliction, comprising huge shale heaps, disused and derelict colliery buildings and partially flooded areas of land. The transformation, which took place, is acknowledged to be a remarkable example of both Local Government Initiative and Central Government backing. The Silksworth Sports Complex has developed over the last twenty years, covering a 167 acre site. It boasts a 165m ski and snowboard slope along with two nursery slopes, athletics track, outdoor skate park, grass football pitches, children’s play areas, fishing lake and large open areas of reclaimed land.

For a wealth of information about mining in the area visit the Durham Mining Museum at; (visit link)

Location of cache is not wheelchair/buggy accessible requiring an uphill climb from all approaches.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs gerr.

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)