Vicarium Collis Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Red Duster: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am permanently archiving it. This action can not be reversed.

Andy
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Hidden : 8/20/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A magnetic 35mm film pot situated in the peaceful Warwickshire village of Middleton.
An easy cache dash which can be the start of the "Diamond In The Rough" series.

At the time of Domesday Middleton was under a Norman Overlord Hugh de Grantmaisnil who had several holdings in Warwickshire. When he died it passed to the Marmions of Tamworth. In 1291 the estate was divided into three and Middleton was held by the de Frevilles. In the mid 15th century Sir Richard Bingham married Margaret Freville of Nottinghamshire. There is a brass memorial to Sir Richard in the Parish Church.
When Margaret died in 1493 she left the estate to her grandson (by her first marriage) Sir Henry Willughby. It then stayed in the family until 1924. Francis Willughby was born there.
By the late 1970s Middleton Hall and the surrounding estate came under the ownership of the Amey Roadstone Construction (ARC) for sand and gravel extraction. The Hall and its outbuildings, with some remains dating back to the Norman period, was in serious danger of being lost. It was saved by the establishment of the Middleton Hall Trust in 1980, a group of volunteers who are restoring the Hall with the help of local authorities and national bodies. ARC have assisted in this by renting at a low rate the Hall and surroundings to the Trust, also restoring a Tudor period stable block for craft centre.

The cache is situated a very short distance from St John the baptist church and the Green Man public house.
The church dates back to the Norman period and is very well maintained. The village also boasts an ancient moated mansion.

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I feel that the Diamond In The Rough series and the caches in and around Middleton warrant a role of honour. I would like to thank everyone that has visited and posted some great log entries.

Here are the first 3;
FTF - g6lpb
STF - A Muggle No More
TTF - Langcliffe45

But there is also a bonus literary prize which has to be awarded to "The Mighty Shark" who deserves this for his fantastic log entry and story telling abilities.
A prize well deserved.
"Susannye" came a very close second.


We Salute You all.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N zntargvp 35zz svyz cbg.. Zber grn ivpne??

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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