Bedale Stroll Multi-Cache
islaynut: Decided to archive this one, may replace with a similar cache soon
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The cache is not at the above co-ordinates, this is the suggested parking although there is alternative Disc parking on the cobbles, this cache should take less than 1 hour
The Cache is at N54 AB.CDE W001.FG.HIJ
Please take great care crossing any road as the traffic can be busy at peak times
Inside the churchyard gate is a small double fronted stone building which is the old Grammar School. A free Grammar School existed in Bedale before the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536.
1 - N54.17.444 W001.35.618 Take the last number of the date above the door of the old School House ? = C
Head South to the archway next to No. 15 North End. The Archway with a dated keystone and its adjacent buildings known as Clarks Buildings, were part of what was at the time an unpopular improvement carried out by the brother of the rector, Mr Clark.
2 - N54.17.425 W001.35.595 Take the second number of the year on the keystone – 1 ? = H
Take next left into Emgate leading down from the Cross, this is one of the oldest streets in Bedale and in the past was a busy manufacturing area.
On the right is an old 17th century former coaching inn
3 - N54.17.378 W001.35.546 The inn is named “The ? Coopers” ? = I
Whilst at this location look for the plaque about Robert Hird the author of "The Annals of Bedale" who lived and worked in this street.
4 - Take the last digit of the year of death of Robert Hird ? = J
At the bottom of Emgate is the Dales Furniture Hall, once a Primitive Baptist Chapel. On the opposite bank is a quite unique little building being the only one of its kind, listed Grade II by the English Heritage. Used by the local Apothecary for the storing of leeches and as such is a rare survival of primitive medical practice. The Bedale Heritage Trust raised funds to restore this 18th century building of historic interest. Visitors are welcome to use the garden. (Take care crossing the road)
5 - N54.17.356 W001.35.354 Find out how many segments a leech’s body is composed of, the first digit of the number ? = F
Back across bridge taking great care and along the other side of the river opposite the Leech House, continue along the riverside to the weir. This area is known locally as the Harbour but it is in reality a canal basin, which was to be part of the navigation linking Bedale to the Swale and on to the Ouse. The iron mooring rings can be seen in the harbour walls. The navigation was commenced in 1768 but never reached fruition due to lack of money and was totally abandoned with the arrival of the railway in 1855 when the Bedale-Leyburn branch opened. Turn right up steps and follow road to South End, Turn left, cross the road taking great care to Mowbray Grange, a large building on right,
Mowbray Grange was built in 1839, as a Poor Law workhouse and was later used as a hospital, now converted into small apartments.
6 - N54.17.167 W001.35.280 How many glass panels are above the main door ? = B
Turn round and head North West towards Market Place
On your left is the Masonic Lodge, originally built by public subscription in 1880, as a Young Men's institute, which housed a fine library and many fine paintings.
7 - N54.17.262 W001.35.449 What number South End is the Masonic Hall, add digits together ? = E
Keep heading North West taking care crossing Suffolk Street
Find the plaque commemorating the granting of Bedale’s Market Charter by Henry III in 1251 and note which Anniversary was celebrated during 2001. To this day the market is still held in the town centre every Tuesday. Since Saxon times, when the track from Ripon joined the route from Northallerton to Wensleydale, Bedale has therefore been - and still remains - an important meeting point.
8 - N54.17.348 W001.35.578 Take the middle number of the Anniversary ? = G
Turn Left into The Wynd
On the corner of the Wynd and North End the chemist shop was a public house "The Boar's Head" up to the 1920's, the buildings running behind the shop date from the 14th century.
9 - N54.17.335 W001.35.659 Find the gun maker and from the date established take the last number ? = D
Take next right, past the Fire Station and follow road round to the right, keep straight on to the archway. The Archway, under which the old Lancaster coach road passed, was closed by Henry Peirse as part of the improvements. The inn beside the arch was incorporated as the kitchen quarters of the Hall.
10 - N54.17.403 W001.35.630 Find the year in which the archway was closed, last digit -6 ? = A
To the left is Bedale Hall a Georgian house "Palladianised" in 1730. It was much improved and extended from 1777, possibly by John Carr of York. A guide about Bedale Hall is available from the Tourist Information Centre.
You now have all the information to find the cache but take care crossing the main road.
*******PLEASE NOTE*******
Due to damage at GZ the cache has been moved slightly, please subtract 14 from the Northings and subtract 24 from the Westings - the clue still applies
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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