The cache is hidden within an ancient medieval ring fort that was built in the Middle Ages but was abandoned around 800 years ago. A nice walk amongst a secluded woodland surrounded by rolling farmland.
Ring Forts are areas of land enclosed by an earthen bank. These forts were
occupied until the 12th century. The fort was built by digging a ditch and
then using the excavated earth and stone to build a inner circular bank as
defence against wild animals and invaders. The bank around Urney Fort has a
diameter of 54 metres. A timber fence was also built on top of the bank for
added protection. In the area inside the circular bank several houses would
have been built with timber frames and thatched roofs. The fort would have
been occupied by local farmers and their families and animals.
The fort would have been unoccupied from the 12th Century but as it was
considered unlucky for farmers to interfere with them (fairies were
believed to live there) they were often left undisturbed. Urney Fort has
been left undisturbed for the last 800 years and we hope that you enjoy
this geocache in this ancient secluded woodland.