Franklin House - Discover Angaston #1 Mystery Cache

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Cache_or_Check: Since I don't travel to Angaston anymore and the cache has been muggled multiple times, I think it is time to say goodbye to Franklin

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Hidden : 3/26/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The Discover Angaston trail consists of 11 caches, all placed in historically significant locations near the centre of Angaston.
Take your time to read the information on the cache pages and enjoy your walk around one of SA’s most picturesque townships.

The cache is at the listed coordinates (and there is no need to enter the property to reach the cache), but to access the cache you will need to unlock the padlock.
To get the combination of the lock you need to answer the following question:


According to Wikipedia, what is the elevation of Angaston?




Franklin House, built in 1847


The original owner of this house was Horace Dean, Angaston’s first doctor.
He saw patients at his residence and in many outlying areas.
Horace Dean was also a stipendiary magistrate and a local councillor.
The Angaston District Council held its inaugural meeting here in 1853.
In 1857, Horace Dean was elected to the House of Assembly where he was exposed as a fraud by George Fife Angas.
The property was the station master’s residence from 1911 until 1968.
Franklin House now hosts a wine room showcasing the best wines from the Eden Valley.

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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