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Old Shastonians Castle Cache Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

Professor Xavier: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it. Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it will NOT be unarchived.

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Ed
Professor Xavier - Volunteer UK Reviewer
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Hidden : 5/20/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Castle Hill is located on the North West side of Shaftesbury, and has fantastic views of North Dorset. It is a flat walk from the centre of town, and is suitable for all abilities. Popular area with tourists & dog walkers.

Disguised container, with log and pencil only.

Congratulations to TheBassets for FTF & their FTF!! Glad you enjoyed

Head to the co-ordinates listed, and follow the clues below:

Clue 1:

Word Directly below white compass on panoramic dial (5 letters):

_ _ _ _ _

Clue 2:

Reading the text below the compass & pointing arrows, please select the following letters in order to make a 6 letter word:

11th Letter
29th letter
39th letter
42nd letter
48th letter
49th letter

_ _ _ _ _ _

Clue 3:

Some of the benches located along the footpath have memorial plaques on them. Find the Grey bench, and take the following letters from the name:

1st letter of first name
2nd & 3rd letter of surname

Next move onto the bench that is “In Loving memory of John Webb 1947-1998”. Take the following letters from the sentence after the dates.

8th letter
11th letter
13th letter

The above letters will give you a 6 letter word.

_ _ _ _ _ _

Once you have collected all the information above, you should be presented with a 3 word location:

_ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _

This location can be found within the Castle Hill area. Here you will find the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Irel ynetr ebpx

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)