Clinker Cache Traditional Cache
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This cache is located near the remains of the Portland Cement Plant by Marlboro, Alberta. The cache is south of the smoke stack.
The container is a small camo and brown lock and lock.
The cache theme is LEGO men.
Drive into the town of Marlboro. Stay on the main street and drive down until you get to the end of 23rd ave. Drive down the narrow roadway and park along the road. It is a short walk south. Head towards the smoke stack.
Site History:
In 1911, a large deposit of Marl was discovered in the area. In 1913, the cement plant was operational. The Marl was used in the making of cement. Portland cement was made by heating Marl and other raw substances in a rotary kiln at high temperatures. The lumps or nodules produced were called "clinker". Clinker was then ground down and mixtured with gypsum to be used as cement.
The plant was shut down in 1931 after being bought by Canada Cement.
You can explore the various remains of the site. Some clinker can still be found in the south foundation. There is a small hole in the north side wall you can crawl through to get inside.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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