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The Cutteslowe Walls Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Professor Xavier: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it. Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it will NOT be unarchived.

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Ed
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Hidden : 10/6/2013
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Have you ever looked at a map of North Summertown and wondered why Wentworth Road turns into Aldrich Road and Carlton Road turns into Wolsey Road? The reason is quite shocking!

Back in the mid 20th century, these roads were separated by walls - 7 feet high and topped with metal spikes. They were put up in December 1934 by a housing company, to prevent the residents of the adjacent council estate from walking through their (private) development. They were eventually knocked down in March 1959 after many years of campaigns and legal challenges. You can find more info at http://www.oxfordshireblueplaques.org.uk/plaques/cutteslowe.html There is also a really interesting Oxford Times article called "And the walls came tumbling down" available on the internet, but I can't include the link here as there are adverts in it.



The first house in Aldrich Road has a blue plaque to mark the position of the southern wall. The cache is placed a short distance away, where it is hopefully less likely to be muggled. You are looking for a small key container (reinforced with extra magnets!). PLEASE BE ULTRA STEALTHY AND REPLACE EXACTLY AS FOUND.

Please note that there are severe parking restrictions in all the nearby roads during the daytime on weekdays, so (unless you are coming here by bike or on foot) you might prefer to come after about 5.30/6.00pm or at the weekend.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp, nobhg 6 srrg hc, oruvaq

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)