The name Thorpe derives from the Norse for an outlying farmstead, while Salvin refers to 13th century lord of the manor Ralph Salvain. There are earlier references to the settlement though, including a mention in the Domesday Book as Rynkenild Thorp, part of Roger De Busli’s Laughton en le Morthen estate. This name refers to the settlement’s place on the Roman road of Rynkenild Street, now Packman Lane.
The rectangular-towered parish church of St Peter, a predominantly 12th-century structure with 15th-century additions, is emblazoned with Norman carvings, and has been nominated among England’s 1,000 best churches.
St. Peter’s is remarkable for its handsome Saxon Doorway. In the interior is a very curious stone Font, into which are carved figures representing the seasons of the year. Winter is figured by an old man warming himself before a fire in a chimney; Spring, by one riding out a hawking; Summer by a man reaping corn and bundling it up into sheaves; and Autumn, by a husbandman sowing seed. Other carvings depict the ceremony of Baptism with the parents and sponsors.
For the cache you will have to visit the location and you are looking for a phone number, including the area code. This is to be added to 5317604342265
eg.
If you get
5319814114976
This is equal to
N53° 19.814 W1° 14.976
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