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Church Micro 2451 Southolt St. Margaret Traditional Cache

Hidden : 1/19/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is one of a series of caches, mainly Church Micros, which can be done by road in a day. The area is very rural and is suitable for a cycling trip.


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St Margaret was one of a swathe of Suffolk churches which suffered redundancy in the 1970s. In those days, redundancy was a serious business; unlike today, when all manner of trusts exist to take on the care of unwanted churches. Back then, redundancy usually meant an offer of sale for conversion. For an unlisted, largely 19th century, church like St Margaret, this process was limited to three years, after which an order for demolition automatically followed.

Fortunately, St Margaret was not demolished, and neither did it become a private house. Uniquely in Suffolk, it was bought by the village, who still own it as a charitable trust to this day. And, of course, the quality of the building is now recognised, and today St Margaret is safely listed.

Perhaps the most interesting feature inside is the fine 15th century font. It is topped by a 17th century font cover.

St Margaret is a typical rural church of the ordinary people. Being redundant, and a proud possession of the village, it is very well cared for. The four decalogue boards which were formerly below the east window are now reset at the west end. There are two good windows, one of St Margaret in the west wall, and a beautiful Arts and Crafts cross in the south side of the chancel. No church in this part of Suffolk is complete without its Henniker memorial, and Southolt's dates from 1792, but more moving is the WWI plaque to Charles Marchant of Athelington House, who died in France on October 4th 1918. He was just 24 years old.

This listing contains excerpts from Simon Knott's excellent website www.suffolkchurches.co.uk , with grateful thanks. If anyone would like to expand this Church Micro numbered series please do by contacting sadexploration via www.geocaching.com so that he can keep track of the church numbers and names to avoid duplication.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onpx bs oraq ?

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)