Skip to content

Stuck in the Stocks! Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/18/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

On the 'green' at Beetham is an old set of stocks - bring your kids!

Stocks in medieval times were wooden structures used as a method of punishment for petty offences such as swearing and drunkenness. The punishment was meant to be more of a humiliation than cause actual harm.

Beetham has a set of stocks on a small green at the corner of the old 'main' road. A pleasant little spot in this attractive small village. Beetham also includes a BIG house just across the road, a pub, post office, tea room, lovely church, impressive war memorial, theatre, school, working water powered corn mill, a modern paper mill, and a garden centre. Although it's small, there's quite a lot going on here! The area is mostly wheelchair accessible, but the stocks are 'off-road' and be careful on the roads.

A bit of stealth may be needed. A small vial in the base of tree. Bonus points for pictures of your team in the stocks! Enjoy!

 

Don't miss Heron Island while you're here! GC4D5R4

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs gerr, perivpr ba fvqr snpvat fgbpxf. Oruvaq fbzr 'jbbs' naq yrnirf sbe pnzrb. Er uvqr jryy naq pbire fhogyl, naq abg va bqq ivrj.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)