Batcombe Down
Above the small straggling village of Batcombe lies Batcombe Down, offering spectacular views of the West Dorset countryside on a clear day. The name Batcombe derives from the Old English Bata, a man's name, and cumb, meaning valley. In 1201, it was known as Batecumbe.
The parish church of St Mary Magdalene, Batcombe is the subject of one of Dorset's more curious tales. The local squire – who was known as ‘Conjuring Minterne’ – dabbled in magic and was regarded with a great deal of fear and superstition locally. After setting off to ride over steep Batcombe Hill one day, he suddenly remembered he had left his magic book open on the table, where his servants might find it. To save going back by the road, he turned his horse round and spurred it to attempt a massive leap from the Downs over the church, knocking off the pinnacle as he soared clear over the tower. The fearful villagers were afraid that they might offend the devil by repairing the damage, so for a hundred years they left it alone. When it was repaired, they repaired it at a crooked angle.
This is a traditional cache hidden at the given co-ordinates
The cache is a 35mm film pot
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