GC3Z0MH Towerhouse Woods Lime Kiln (Earthcache) in South West England, United Kingdom created by Team Mojo 100

This cache has been archived.

Team Mojo 100: I have been requested to archive this cache by the site manager due to gradual deterioration and vandalism to the kiln.

Although I believe that cachers aren't to blame for the vandalism, I agree that the presence of this EarthCache and getting cachers to get up close and stand on the structure has contributed to the deterioration, so therefore I'm archiving this cache to preserve and protect the kiln from future damage.

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Hidden : 7/12/2014

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Geocache Description:

This Earthcache explores how the former use of the Lime Kiln affects the rocks used to build it.

Overview:
Towerhouse Wood is a 16 acre semi-natural ancient woodland overlooking Nailsea. It is owned by the Woodland Trust who purchased it in 1992. The woods are home to more than 100 species of flowering plant such as the wood spurge and purple orchid, as well as many rare animal species like the speckled wood butterfly.

The woods are also home to some fascinating geological features, such as the mysterious bubbling pond, as nobody can seem to explain why this pond bubbles. Some people even argue that it's caused by a dragon living under the pond!

This Earthcache focuses on another feature, the Old Lime Kiln. Now slowly crumbling away, this kiln was once a small-scale factory turning limestone into quicklime, for use in local industry. This particular kiln is unusual as most lime kilns are located around quaysides and coasts, making this kiln abnormal as it is in a woodland miles from the sea.

In order to 'find' this Earthcache, you must complete the following tasks. Answer the questions in as much detail as you can, as brief answers may not be accepted.

1) Estimate (or measure) the height of the kiln, and the diameter of the circular furnace. Most GPSs have an altitude feature which enables you to work out the height.

2) Temperatures in the kiln could sometimes exceed 900°C; what evidence is there in the rocks that prove this?

3) Around the rim of the kiln's furnace you will find that there is a different rock type with a different colour and texture. What colour is it and how do you think this rock has formed? (The answer is not red)

4) Lime Kilns are usually found around coastal areas, whereas this one isn't. Suggest why
a) this kiln is in a woodland area; and
b) this Kiln is in the Nailsea area (think about the local history)

5) *OPTIONAL* post a picture of yourself and/or your GPS at the kiln. If you do decide to do this please don't include any photos that'll give away the answers to any of the questions.

As always with earthcaches Please email me the answers via my profile, don't include your answers in your log Any answers that are drastically wrong will be deleted. Thanks to the Woodland trust for their kind permission to place this cache.

Good luck and Happy Caching!
Well done to NickandDonna for FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)

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