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Spixworth Woods - Fields End Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Hanoosh: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.

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Brenda
Hanoosh - Volunteer UK Reviewer www.geocaching.com
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Hidden : 7/9/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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This is a series of seven caches in the Woods close to Spixworth. According to Wikipedia, from Saxon times Spixworth has been part of the Taverham Hundred. Prior to the Norman conquest of 1066 much of the land was held by a Saxon freeman known as Suart. After the conquest, Spixworth and other surrounding villages were given to Roger of Poictiers. In 1199, Peter Bardoph became Lord of the Manor, a position the family held to 1485. The estate was eventually sold to William Peck in 1602. Peck, Sheriff of Norwich in 1561 and Mayor of the city in 1573 and 1586, built Spixworth Hall in 1607. The house and estate subsequently passed into the hands of the Longe family. By the 20th century the hall had fallen into disrepair and it was demolished in 1950. Much of the surrounding estate had already been absorbed by neighbouring farms. I frequently visit here, for a short walk through the woods, round the field and down the lane back to my car. I find it peaceful, and a great place to reflect on the day, or to meditate, or wind down.

The woods are adjacent to the Spixworth Hall Estate, and you will see signs directing you away from their land. Please stick to the permissive paths. All of the caches are either on, or just a few steps off the footpath, and are on public land

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