GC42Y6Y The Wonderful Barn (Traditional Cache) in Leinster, Ireland created by penDRAG0N

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GC42Y6Y ▼

A cache by penDRAG0N Message this owner

Hidden : 12/16/2012

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The Wonderful Barn is a corkscrew-shaped barn built on the edge of Castletown House Estate of the Conolly family, which bordersLeixlip and Celbridge, Ireland. It was built in 1743 on the Leixlip side of the Castletown Estate. Flanked by two smaller dovecotetowers, it was built with the stairs ascending around the exterior of the building.

Several purposes are suggested for the unique structure. One theory is based in the custom in Georgian times of using doves as a delicacy when other game or animals were not in season, and suggest its use as a dovecote. The height of the structure would also lend itself to sport shooting, supporting another theory of its use as a shooting or game keepers tower. The tower is seen from the east windows of Castletown House, so it filled that vista, possibly as a folly.

However, a central hole through each of the floors supports the generally accepted theory of its use as a granary. The barn was built in the years immediately following the famine of 1740-41, as there was a need for new grain stores in case of another famine. The Conollys owned Kilmacredock and rented it out, so the barn was also useful for their tenants.

Cache is in plastic container, secured with piece of brown fabric. When you park on the waypoint, allow 10 minutes to reach GZ. Terrain is grassy, may be little wet and muddy, but there is good path surrounding The Wonderful Barn.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Oruvaq gur jbbqra cnyvfnqr.

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)