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Iron Age settlement Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

Boomshanka: Time for this one to go as its find rate has dropped right off and GZ has changed a lot with forest work. Thanks to all who visited. The cache has been removed.

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Hidden : 12/9/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This simple off-set multi will take you to the site of an Iron Age settlement in Zionshill Copse. Whilst there is little remaining now, you can still make out some interesting features and imagine what it might have been like.


At the posted co-ordinates, you will find an information board about the settlement. Use the information board to collect the following numbers and then calculate the final location of the cache (which will take you on a nice walk through the woods):

‘Valley Park in ABCD’

‘A reconstruction of the settlement as it would have appeared almost EFGH years ago’

The cache can be found at: N50 5B.((A+C)xF) (A+D) F  W001 2(CxE). (D/E) G (A+C+D+H)

Edit (10th Oct 2022): I've added a checker below that contains a spoiler photo of GZ as the GPSr can be a little jumpy there at times.

Waypoint averaging has been used to set the co-ordinates, but tree cover could be problematic, especially at certain times of the year.

Parking options are provided below. Please note that the Leisure Centre carpark has a height restriction on the entrance of about 2m… the barrier is also closed at night so beware late in the day that you could be locked in! Alternative parking in a lay-by on the other side of the copse is also provided nearby to another gate into the woods.

This cache has been placed with the kind permission of Test Valley Borough Council. Please respect the local ecology of these woods by sticking to the paths.

 

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre snyyra obhtu arne onfr bs gerr... cyrnfr pbire nsgrejneqf

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)