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Compare the Mercat Multi-Cache

Hidden : 6/1/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The published coordinates will take you to Aberdeen's lovely Mercat Cross.

The cross was built in 1686 by John Montgomery, a local mason, reputedly at the cost of £100. This fine structure comprises a large hexagonal base for a vertical post topped with a white unicorn.


There are 12 carvings around the top including images of the Scottish monarchs from James I to James VII. 

To find this cache you will need to have a close look at these carvings and compare them with the pictures below.

Each of the carvings represents a number with which you can use to work out the final coordinates.

Find carving number 1 as shown in the diagram below. Working clockwise round the cross the carvings are numbered incrementally. All you have to do is match the carving and count round to it's position to determine the numbers for the final coordinates. Take care and compare carefully, a couple are very similar!

 

The cache can be found at N 57° 08.AB(C-D) W 002° 05.CDE

 

Simples!

 

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ebhaq gur oraq

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)