Introduction
Queens Tower, in the Norfolk Park area of Sheffield, was designed as a tribute to Mary, Queen of Scots and completed in 1839. Its appearance is of a castle with turrets. In 2004 it was converted into apartments.
Directions
The coordinates listed are not where the cache is, but the place to get the clue for the final coordinates. The actual cache is a short walk away. Parking is available down the main road. Additionally there is a convenient tram stop, 'Park Grange Croft', a minute's walk away.
Puzzle
To get the cache's location, answer the following questions about Mary, Queen of Scots and substitute the letters. For the last question you will need to go to Queens Tower at the given coordinates.
- What year was she born? (ABCD)
- What year was her coronation? (ABEF)
- What year did she become the queen consort of France? (ABGH)
- What year did she die? (ABIJ)
- Look at the photo below and determine the two numbers cropped from the top of the photo in the diamond sign (KL)
- N 053 DD.K(H-F)B
- W 001 (G-F)J.(A+C)I(E-A+L)
Series
This cache has a code which is used for a bonus cache in this series.
Notes
- The container is on the small side of small! It will fit one or two small, thin items only. Please bring your own pen.
- Please note you should not attempt to go through the metal gates to look for the cache or to park as this is private parking for the residents.
- Please leave the container exactly in the position found to prevent water running onto it during rain.
Honours
- matthewgibbs
- SimeyBop
- Yorkshireblade