The first recorded use of the name 'Bigger' came during 1292 from the 'Norse' 'bygg' and 'geiri' meaning a piece of land triangular in shape and were barley grows.
Biggar Village has seen settlement since at least the eleventh century, it is referred to in the Domesday Book as Hougenai. The records of Furness Abbey from 1292 mention a grange at Biggar. The adjacent Biggar Dyke, a coastal defence system which stretches along Carr Lane dates back to the sixteenth century.
The village became a designated conservation area during 1974 after a series of events during the 1960's and 70's where a decline in agriculture within the area resulted in many of the villages farm buildings falling into disrepair through a lack of use.
Another reason for the conservation order was due to the increase in 'new' developments being constructed for those who desired a more rural life.
When the order was placed, people still wishing to move into the area moved their attentions to renovating and converting the existing farm buildings for use as private dwellings, in turn enhancing the village's appeal still further.
You will need to explore this village in order to find the location of the final cache which is hidden nearby at the following coordinates:
N 54° 0A.BCD W 0EF° GH.IJK
Where:
- A = Answer to question 6
- B = (Answer to question 1) - (Answer to question 2)
- C = (Answer to question 5) - (Answer to question 4)
- D = (Answer to question 8) - (Answer to question 5)
- EF = Answer to question 7
- G = Answer to question 4
- H = Answer to question 9
- I = (Answer to question 9) - (Answer to question 5)
- J = (Answer to question 5) + (Answer to question 6)
- K = (Answer to question 4) + (Answer to question 5)
You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.
Whilst the clues are wheelchair and stroller accessible the final cache location is not. If you are planning on bringing a canine-cacher along, be aware that there are likely to be chickens roaming free in parts of the village. Please keep your dog on a lead.
Access to the hide has been blocked. Until we can sort out a new hide you can claim this cache by emailing the co-ordinates to the CO before you log your find.