GC42FGB Drayton’s King George V’s playing field (Traditional Cache) in Eastern England, United Kingdom created by StickBouncer

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Hidden : 12/6/2012

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Hidden micro just outside the playing field gate. Bring your own pen and tweezers may be helpful.

This playing field has a small play area and various sports pitches depending on the season. The one thing that struck me is the notice near where the cache is hidden listing all the prohibited activities. Still it is a well kept facility and ons of many green spaces in this large thriving village.

A King George's Field is a public open space in the United Kingdom dedicated to the memory of King George V (3 June 1865–20 January 1936). In 1936, after the king's death, the Lord Mayor of London formed a committee to determine a memorial that was not solely based on the idea of a statue.
They arrived the same year at the concept of funding and erecting a single statue in London and setting up the King George's Fields Foundation to carry the late king's name forward through future generations with the aim:
To promote and to assist in the establishment throughout the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of playing fields for the use and enjoyment of the people.

Each of the playing fields would: Be styled 'King George's Field' and to be distinguished by heraldic panels or other appropriate tablet medallion or inscription commemorative of His Late Majesty and of a design approved by the Administrative Council.

Money was raised locally to buy the land, with a grant made by the foundation. After purchase the land was passed to an association for national playing fields.
"preserve and safeguard the land for the public benefit".
Land was still being acquired for the purpose during the 1950s and early 1960s. When the King George's Fields Foundation was dissolved in 1965 there were 471 King George Playing Fields, all over the country.,br/> They are now owned by an association for national playing fields and managed on their behalf by either the council or a board of local trustees.
There are strict covenants and conditions that ensure that the public will continue to benefit from these open play areas.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Puvc bss gur byq oybpx

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)