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Acceleration Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Dalesman: This cache has been in need of care and maintenance for some time and as the owner has not responded to my note I am archiving it.

Guidelines:**"You are responsible for occasional visits to your cache to maintain proper working order, especially when someone reports a problem with the cache (missing, damaged, wet, etc.). You may temporarily disable your cache to let others know not to search for it until you have a chance to fix the problem. This feature is to allow you a reasonable amount of time - normally a few weeks - in which to check on your cache. If a cache is not being maintained, or has been temporarily disabled for an unreasonable length of time, we may archive the listing."**

If you wish to contact me about this cache please use my Email address below my signature and quote the GC number of the cache. Please note this system is not infallible and I may miss any such mail.

Many thanks,
DalesmanX - (Email address)

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Hidden : 4/3/2011
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is one of many pieces of public art in Gateshead.
Cache is magnetic nano and is accessible by all.
You can park right next to it.
High muggle area so stealth may be required.

Acceleration is situated opposite the Old Town Hall and provides a link between Gateshead Town Centre and Gateshead Quays. The design concept uses the strong slope of the site and refers to the historic architecture of the Old Town Hall.

Acceleration provides a physical separation between the car park and the Town Hall Square, which features street furniture designed by the same artist. The sculpture takes the form of a repeat ring motif acknowledging the past but heading into the future. The wheel symbolises the industrial history of Gateshead, with particular reference to the former railway engineering works in the historic quarter.

The artwork is 7 metres long and is constructed from cor-ten steel with angled, stainless steel paddles. The colour of the piece links to the surrounding railway viaduct made of St Bees sandstone.

Funded by One North East through the Single Regeneration Budget.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ol Wbua Perrq !

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)