Bubbenhall - Spring Into Action Mystery Cache
katiegremlin: Several of my caches in the Bubbenhall area have disappeared, some more than once. Time to put to bed. Thanks to all who have visited.
Bubbenhall - Spring Into Action
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One of a series of caches placed in and around the small village of Bubbenhall, initially set to coincide with Coming of Age 4 event. This could be termed an offset-multi, but I've made it a puzzle instead.
The village dates back to pre-Domesday Book, when it was known as Bubbenhalle. Later, in Anglo-Saxon times, it became Bubbenhull, with the most likely meaning being ‘hilll of a man called Bubba’. It is also reported that in stories told to local children, the name meant ‘bubbling hole’, linked to the number of natural springs in the village.
Villagers are proud of their recently improved village green, including the restored village spring (location of the start of this cache). The original spring or ‘spout’, as it was known, had started to dry up and the water became undrinkable. A major project was embarked upon, to reinstate the spring, and to restore the village green area. This was completed in 2009, and in addition to the new water fountain, a “lych gate” style bus shelter was constructed from English oak and reclaimed tiles. The nearby village pit or pond was also restored.
The parish church of St Giles dates back to the 12th /13th centuries, with additions made in the 14th century. It is dedicated to Giles, who was born into a wealthy family in Greece but who gave all his money to the poor. He then lived as a hermit in a cave in France. He is patron saint of beggars, cripples & lepers.
There are several other interesting buildings in the village, including two public houses, the Three Horse Shoes and the Malt Shovel, which both date back to the early 19th century, at least in part. Other notable buildings from that period are the Old School and the Reading Room.
To find the final coordinates, solve the following from information found at the quoted coords.
Simply work out how many letters in the word:
1) This occurs naturally - A.
2) Keep it in a refridgerator (sic) for a B days.
3) This has an asterisk (after it) - C.
Cache is at N 52 20.A2A W 001 28.B0C.
This cache is a small camouflaged lock & lock style container, with a log-book and a few small swaps.
There is parking near to the cache or at several places in the village, including a daytime car-park at the village hall - please be considerate to local residents.
Additional Hints
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Svany - arne gur cbvagre
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