the bridewell Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 10/25/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Originally the Bridewell was situated in the most southern part of Lancashire, until the boundary changes in 1974. Since then it has become part of northern Cheshire and must rank as one of the oldest surviving buildings in both counties. It was founded in 1100 A.D. and evidence of it’s early structure can be seen on the large stone Tudor archway over the rear door, on the outside.

Although the building was originally 12th century, it has undergone several restorations. The main large cell was used by drunks and petty offenders it is mainly 16th century architecture and has been converted into a toilet and kitchen. The smaller cell with it’s unusual hand made brick barrel vaulted ceiling was used for dangerous criminals who would be held until they were sent for trial and supervised under the constable or jailer who occupied the hail.

The Bridewell is one of the listed buildings in Widnes. In 1983 the historical officer of Cheshire Mr Laurey McKenna gave the building a classification of Grade 2, the restoration comrmttee carried out the present reconstruction which started in 1992, with as much of the building’s ancient character as was possible, re using much of the original stonework. The interior has been tastefully decorated and designed in keeping with it’s ancient style and age.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ng tebhaq yriry

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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