Church Micro 2928 Rodborough St Mary Magdalene Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 11/28/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The first reference to a “Chapel of ease” was found in a Tax Return dated 1378. At that time, Rodborough was in the Parish of Minchinhampton.



The tower is the only remaining part of the earlier buildings, dating from approximately 1580. The tower is perpendicular style, of three stages, with battlements, pinnacles and diagonal buttresses.

In 1840, Rodborough became a parish in it’s own right, with Thomas Glascott being appointed the first Rector. He had been the Curate since 1819. Rebuilding of the Church commenced in 1841 and the Church re-opened for worship on June 7th, 1843. The building works were carried out by Thomas Foster & Sons and included four bay nort and south arcades and the Chancel arch.

The font is of perpendicular style and dates from around 1842.

In 1895 F.S. Waller & F.W. Waller rebuilt the Chancel and etended the north and south aisles to flank it. These extensions became the Vestry and the Organ Chamber. The Lady Chapel was completed in 1939 by H.P. Burke Downing.

The clock was erected in 1887 to mark Queen Victoria’s Jubilee and the £130 required to erect it was raised through public subscriptions from the Parish. In 1965, it was restored in memory of Harry Guest.

The pulpit has the inscription the gift of Jasper Escourte, of Lightpill, Gent, Annon Dom, 1624 a solid structure that has stood the time of many a sermon.

The churchyard has many fine features and was extended in 1891. Early headstones (from the mid 17th Century) were made out of local Cotswold stone and hence most of the inscriptions from these have now worn away.

The Apperly Mausoleum was probably the work of Morley Horder. It has bronze gates and fine carving in the stone. The swastika is an ancient symbol of prosperity and good fortune, found in many early civilisations and used by many Christian groups until it became a symbol of the Nazi party. This mausoleum is probably unique in this county.





Wilbert Awdry was born in Romsey in 1911. He gained his love of trains from his father, who was also a Vicar. In 1917, Awdry’s family moved to Box in Wiltshire – just a short distance from the main Great Western Line, which encouraged his love of the railways.

Wilbert spent several years in Palestine and it was whilst out there that he met his wife, Margaret. They were married in 1938. Wilbert was ordained on St Thomas’ Day 1936 and achieved over 60 years as a priest. It was during this time that he wrote his famous “Thomas the Tank Engine” books.

Wilbert & Margaret moved to Gloucestershire in 1965 and spent many happy years in the Parish of Rodborough.

Wilbert died on March 21st 1997, aged 85 and the Church now celebrates his life’s achievements.

The Awdry Window was designed by Mr Alfred Fisher, who worked with Wilbert on the design in 1996. Unfortunately, Wilbert did not live to see the beautiful legacy that was given in memory of over 60 years of ministry.

Wilbert’s chosen themes were: The spiritual significance of everyday object; Childen; The four elements; Caring for others; “Thomas & Friends”.
The inscription “God be in my eyes” etc. unites the two halves of the window. The strong Christian values and morals that Wilbert always told of can be seen in the willing, helping hand given to the child at the foot of the tree. The four elements can be seen and the vibrant colours help to tell of the message within the window.

Those of us, young and old, let their eyes linger on “Thomas” – and particularly memorable is the image of Wilbert shutting the door for the last time. He always had wonderful sermons and tales to tell that captured the hearts and minds of those who saw him. He helped people to see God in the ordinary things of life, and he made children laugh.



To find the cache visit the two waypoints and find the answers. Then work out the following:

N51º 44.A(A-C)D
W002º 13.E(B+1)(F-C)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Oruvaq fgbar

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)


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