The Black Prince's Manor Traditional Cache
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This cache is hidden on the site of Edward The Black Prince's Manor in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire.
Edward, the Black Prince, became the owner of the manor in 1343. The Mount, near the church and manor house, bears traces of banks and entrenchment, enclosed by a moat, and is believed to have been a Saxon Encampment and later, the site of a manor of the Black Prince and is denoted by a Plaque. Records show that, even before his day, there was a Royal Stud here. Excavations in 1955 at The Mount revealed both evidence of a substantial manor and a penny of Edward 1, minted in 1280 and representing a day's wages for the stud-keepers page. The site continued to be occupied until the 17th, or 18th centuries but the only trace that can be seen today is the high bank that separates the churchyard from Stratton Road though the name Court Close has been retained for a nearby cul-de-sac.
The cache is hidden close to the site of the Black Princes Manor and a plaque in the grassy bank marks the spot. An information sign is nearby giving information about local history. The cache is hidden nearby and is a simple round container with a log book, pencil and for the first to find a dice!
The cache is very close to a large car park where there is ample cheap parking. Good for a quick cache and dash and perhaps a few of the other local caches. Nearby is a young children's park with seating for a picnic.
Congratulations to grgh for a quick FTF!
** The hide is prone to being wet in winter months, please replace log in plastic bag and ensure all is as protected as possible. The new container is larger than the old one, please replace well in location! Thanks.
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Ernpu hc!
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