About this Church:
Like many clergymen the Rev. S. Gawen, vicar of St. Paul's, felt that the Act of Uniformity of 1662 was unjust and gave up his living. It is uncertain as to whether he founded the church in Malmesbury, but he was its first minister and served it until his death in 1671. The church was initially Presbyterian, becoming Congregational in 1811. The first chapel was near the site of the present church and was rebuilt in the Horsefair in 1788. The present Gothic style building was erected in 1867 at a cost of £1,933 on a site adjoining that of the old chapel. On 5th October 1972 the Congregationalists merged with the Presbyterians to form the United Reform Church.
The North West window, unlike most churches, has the Star of David within it.
About the Geocache:
Congratulations to Gralorn for FTF (And also pointing out a mistake in the code!)
Because of the location of the church, this geocache starts at the entrance to the church, you will find a bench and carved stone plaque. By using the information on these two places, you will be able to work out the final geocache location, which is under less than a km from the church.
Question 1: On the Bench, Ivor Ody Years: ABCD - EFGH
Question 2: The date of rebuild: JKLM
Final Coordinates: N 51 (C+E)(L-J).C(D-E)B W 002 L.A(H/E)C
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