GC3P07E 1st Pitstop - A2 - Carrickhue (Traditional Cache) in Ulster, Ireland created by Paster of Muppets

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GC3P07E ▼

A cache by Paster of Muppets Message this owner

Hidden : 6/20/2012

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Congratulations to js10u on the First to Find

This cache is the second in a series of caches. The plan is to put out a range of difficulty and terrain caches, as well as cache types, local to the Eglinton and surrounding areas (for my ease of maintenance). The first digit of these caches will also start with all the letters and numbers for anyone trying to complete their Alphanumeric challenge.

Please remember to note down the letter printed around the outside of the cache.

Welcome to Carrickhue

The flat land around you offers a stunning view to the proud peak of Binevenagh. You can also take in the expansive sweep of Lough Foyle, across to the Inishowen peninsula, in County Donegal.

The level lands that stretch along the eastern shore of Lough Foyle are a relic of prehistoric times, when the sea level was much higher and waves washed across the raised beaches that are visible today. The retreat of the ice sheet at the end of the last Ice Age, some 12,000 years ago, caused the land to rise, leaving these ancient beaches high and dry.

Land reclamation schemes on the Foyle have brought many acres of land that was at or below sea level into arable production. But there's always the threat of flooding, so they are protected by sea walls and pumps.

Today this flat, fertile land is important for agriculture, but in the recent past it was of considerable strategic importance. In the Second World War, this level land was ideal for air force bases and Lough Foyle's well sheltered natural harbour formed a vital base for convoys and escort ships waiting to cross the Atlantic.

This land has proven rich in another way too. In 1896, it yielded up the Broighter Gold, one of the richest hoards of ancient golden artifacts ever discovered in Ireland.

The Cache

Its a black key safe, hidden from view. Replace exactly as and where you find it.

A bonus cache will then be available by solving an anagram with all the collected letters from each of the previous 36 caches.

REMEMBER TO JOT DOWN AND KEEP THE LETTER PRINTED AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE CACHE. Happy hunting.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vasb erdhverq? Zber yrsg guna evtug.

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)