Long Way Round Traditional Cache

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Cuilcagh: The cache owner is not responding to issues with this geocache, so I must regretfully archive it.

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Hidden : 1/29/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Located at the mid point of the long walk around Whyte's Estate Loughbrickland

On street car parking is available along with a small car park just inside the main entrance to Whyte's Estate. The entrance is just opposite the Health Centre. The entrance has red gates which are always open. Have a good look at the map just inside and to the left of the entrance and look for Johnston's Fort, this is where you are heading to. Take the opening to the right hand side just after the small car park and follow the way markers for the long walk. Access to the woodland is by kind permission of the Whyte's so please stay within the way marked routes.

JOHNSTON'S FORT

Johnston’s Fort marks the half-way point of the Boundary Trail. It is located on a south facing slope on the southern end of a ridge just above
the 400 O.D. contour. It was once part of a pair of raths just 300ft apart but the northern rath has been lost in modern times. Described as a
‘counterscarp raised rath’ its mounded interior is surrounded by a substantial ditch, and it is believed that the interior of the rath may
have been raised as successive generations cleared away old structures and built over them, gradually raising its level, which, it is thought, had the added bonus of displaying an increase in the occupants’ status. In country lore, forts were regarded as magical places - the home of the fairies or little people which could not be disturbed. This belief helped preserve the sites. In keeping with the tradition, the area around Johnston’s Fort is said to be haunted.

THE CACHE

The cache is a camouflaged micro containing a log and small pencil, it might be a good idea to bring your own pen. This is a popular spot for walks so a bit of discretion may be required.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

****, cncre, fpvffbef.

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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