Up the hill Traditional Cache
silverbilly: Gone, dug up by deforestation. [:(]
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This cache is near the mysterious old obelisk. The walk to it is up a steep hill in the woods, takes about 5 minutes from bottom to top. The path is well defined but muddy and does have low man made steps in parts, so wheels might be a hindrance. Local information signs give a nice history of the area so enjoy your walk up.
This cache is not in plain sight and you may have to move a twig or two, or leaf to see it. It is in a small plastic clip lock container and contains a log and a couple of trinkets. There is a beautiful view of the town and countryside up there, so sit on a bench, sign the log book and enjoy it.
The brick tower known as The Obelisk has fascinated local people for many years. Only about 9.4 metres (30 feet) now remain, but it is estimated that it originally stood about 30.5 metres (100 feet) high. A wooden staircase inside allowed access to the top, and the building was probably divided into several storeys. The brickwork is about 1.5 metres (almost 5 feet) thick in parts.
The structure occupies rising ground close to the A30, once the main turnpike road from London to Exeter. It was built in around 1765-70 by John Norris of Hawley Place, about 2 miles away to the west. The surrounding area was then open heathland, and on a clear day it was possible to see for many miles. Camberley itself did not then exist, and the Obelisk was a notable landmark, as early maps show.
Additional Hints
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Nf lbh snpr gur gbja, gurer vf n snyyra gerr ba gur tebhaq va sebag bs lbh. Orfvqr naq fyvtugyl haqre gur yrsg fvqr bs guvf yvrf gur pnpur.
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