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North Urbana #2: Eye of Sauron Traditional Cache

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AngelusCowl: This one has had a long run, but since I no longer live in the area to maintain it’s time for this one to go. Thanks to all who found it!

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Hidden : 5/8/2015
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A PnG series along some of the frontage roads near the interstate. Each entry is named after part of the UIUC campus.

The McFarland Memorial Bell Tower was constructed in 2003, funded by H. Richard McFarland. Situated on the South Quad, it can be see from many places on campus. Plans for a bell tower at the location date back to the 1920s.

During construction, students noticed the tower's similarities to the villain Sauron's tower from the Lord of the Rings films. Naturally, several students climbed the tower and placed the famous "Eye of Sauron" onto the tower, further cementing the similarities.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Abg ba gur srapr.

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)