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Foundry Lane Traditional Cache

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Professor Xavier: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it. Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it will NOT be unarchived.

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Ed
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Hidden : 1/3/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Foundry Lane

This geocach is located in the middle of foundry lane, just up from this location are two of Lacey Greens most famous land marks

Windmill

Windmill

As environmentally friendly as you can get.

The oldest surviving smock mill in the country is right here in the village. Recently painted by a dedicated team of volunteers you might not appreciate its age.

It still works although not too frequently, after all it is old. You can see how it all works through a conducted tour. Its clever how they even use the wind to raise the sacks of wheat to the top floor where the process begins.

Pedestrian access is alongside the Whip Inn in Main Road - park in Pink Road.

For more information and opening hours visit the Windmill website

 

Gommes' Forge

Although strictly speaking a commercial enterprise its been a feature of the village for some time and you can see some interesting metal sculptures outside with some more practical creations inside.

It uses traditional skills to create just about any metal object you desire.

John Gomme was the first proprietor - it had to be a Gomme otherwise it wouldn't be Gommes' Forge would it.

Metal Figures Metal Working

Its history is not precise but it is known to have been working around 1850. Sixteen persons with, in most cases, ever rarer skills were employed - smiths, iron founders, pattern makers, wheelwrights, carpenters, farriers and a millwright.

Its in Foundry Lane surprising as that may be. Take Loosley Hill opposite the Whip Inn and carry on straight down

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)