In 1984 the body of Lindow Man was found here in the Moss. The 2000 year old body is now based in the British Museum but does go on tour occasionally. I remember taking the children to see him in Manchester Museum. Was he a murder victim? Was he a human sacrifice? If you want to know more follow the link.
BBC article
Here you will be directed to a number of information boards where you will gather information to find the final coordinates.
Board 1 N53o 19.744 W002o 15.085
This also gives you somewhere to park. Opposite is the Boddington Arms pub where there is refreshments and more parking if you are using their facilities.
Information to be gained here:
- Letter F. You are told approximately how long ago was the Ice Age that formed the Moss. Take the first digit = F
- Letter G. There is a map of the Common. Underneath this map is a long number. Take the ninth digit of this number = G
Board 2 N53o 19.686 W002o 15.031
- Letter B. Since which century has it been believed that heathland has been in decline? Take the second digit of this century = B
- Letter E. What percentage of Cheshire is covered by heathland? Take the digit before the decimal point = E
Board 3 - has gone. The answers that were found here are no longer available and are not needed to complete this puzzle cache.
Board 4 N53o 19.520 W002o 14.963
- Letter I. This lake was once used for fishing, boating, model boating and ice skating. How deep was the water at that time in feet? = I
- Letter J. What is given as the Celtic name for Black Lake? (2 words) How many letters (total) in this name = J
Board 5 N53o 19.505 W002o 14.915
- Letter H. There is a series of photos of marsh plants. How many photos in this group? =H
- Letter D. It is stated how far from this point the famous Lindow Man was found. Take this distance (in miles) and multiply by 6 = D
Now to get to the final, substitute the letters below with your answers:
N53o 19.JGI W002o 15.FGH
To get to the final, you will have to head back to the road.