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Victorian Lampost Traditional Cache

Hidden : 7/3/2016
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The Victorian Lampost -

Urban micro. See description


The Victorian Lampost -

Sadly, at some point between my early childhood and today this has been somewhat 'shortened' and filled with cement - no idea why. I remember it being full height although obviously out of action. It had an ornate post and at the top (high, nortmal lampost height) was an equally ornate 'top' which I assume at some point had a gas lamp of some sort.

Why it seemed to be the only one left in berhamsted I dont know - and why it would appear to be at odds with the surrounding development is also a mystery.

I wouldnt imagine many people notice it any more but I always wonder about it - so seemed a great place for an urban micro.

If anyone has any more historical info (or even a picture!) then I will update the page.

Happy caching...

Edit - As someone keeps taking the cache containers I have had to hide this more discretely and it has made it a lot more difficult. It is there, within half a metre of the lamppost but if you are stuck read the clue - which should be very clear. Thanks.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp zvpeb. Qverpgyl oruvaq gur ynzccbfg fghzc, va gur urqtr vf na byq zrgny sraprcbfg. Gur zvpeb vf nggnpurq gb guvf zrgny cbfg, ng gur gbc, whfg oruvaq gur yvc fb abg ivfvoyr va jvagre. Vgf bayl whfg va gur urqtr - cbfg vf purfg urvtug.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)