EC - Sandy Aker Traditional Cache
La Lunatica: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.
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Suzanne
La Lunatica - Volunteer UK Reviewer www.geocaching.com
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This cache has been placed near Sandiacre Bridge, as part of a short series following the Erewash Canal passing through Long Eaton and Sandiacre.
Sandiacre was granted a royal charter in 1268 by Henry III and this area was once the site of a weekly market. The St Giles Festival, an eight day annual fair was also held here and a mediaeval right allowed the erection and use of a gallows.
The stretch of the canal to the north of the bridge is now called Padmore Moorings but back in 1813, there were lime kilns here, lime being important in the area as it was worked into the soil to improve the land for agriculture
On the south western side of the bridge there used to be a coal wharf. On the towpath side a ropemaker's ropewalk once ran alongside the canal. This gives an impression of a what a busy little place this was in the past - a veritable hive of industry and activity.
There is pedestrian access to the canal towpath on the south side of the bridge (Stapleford end), or from further along the canal if this is being done as part of the series. Parking is available at the nearby retail park, or on the nearby side streets; there is no adjacent parking as this is a very busy junction.
The towpath has recently been resurfaced and widened, giving good access for pushchairs, wheelchairs etc.
The location is popular with cyclists, dog walkers and fishermen, so great care should be taken when searching for the cache.
The cache has room for the log only; please bring a pen(cil). Please replace cache exactly as found.
Keep an eye on small children due to the cache being situated near water.
*** Congratulations to isoDarren for FTF ***
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