The above coordinates are for question stage one of the cache
only. There are other side streets and main car parks nearby that
could also be used for parking. The trail for the cache takes you
on a short stroll around some parts of the conservation area in
Deal, Kent, it centres around a space of land occupied with a range
of linked information plaques and some very interesting cottages.
Please be conscientious of local residents as the information
required to complete the cache is displayed on private
residences.
Stealth will be required when retrieving and replacing the
cache. Due to the size of the container you will need to bring your
own pencil or pen to sign the log.
Deal Conservation Area – Alfred Square The large, white
building across the bottom (west side) of Alfred Square is known as
Lloyd Court. This is a private apartment block that has seen lots
of changes over the years.
The building was originally called Alfred House and once housed
a boys school called the Alfred House Academy founded in the 18th
century. The school later became known as Deal College for
Boys , from which College Road took its name. The college
eventually became known as Deal College and was a highly regarded
boarding school for the sons of gentlefolk.
Every Sunday, the boys from the school would march in procession
and take their places in reserved seats in nearby St George's
Church, wearing their uniform jackets and mortar boards.
In 1911, the school transferred to Thanet and the building was
acquired and converted into a convalescent home for members of the
printing profession and allied trades with help of generous
donations and financial assistance given by the the family of
Edward Lloyd of Sittingbourne paper Mills. The building was
refaced and major alterations were carried out to the interior
layout. It was then renamed the Lloyd Memorial Seaside Home, the
building is also referred to as the Caxton Home.
In 1969 the property was redeveloped and converted into a set of
private apartments, the building was then renamed Lloyd Court and
is still used for the same purpose today. There are other buildings
on Peter Street and Princes Street that have links to Lloyd Court,
or personalities who are linked to Lloyd Court, in one way or
another. More information about the local area can be found in
books by Gregory Holyoake.
Coordinates for the final cache location are N 51 13.BCA , E001
24.ADE
Please follow the below trail to find the missing
coordinates.
Final Cache Location
N51 13.BCA E001 24.ADE
The cache is very packed please wind up the log and tags
tightly.