Crosschapel Grotto Traditional Cache

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Cuilcagh: The cache owner is not responding to issues with this geocache, so I must regretfully archive it.

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Cuilcagh - Community Volunteer Reviewer for Geocaching HQ (Ireland)

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Hidden : 1/10/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Crosschapel Grotto at N81
Local story tells that it was erected in memory of a sandpit worker who tragically lost his life as a result of an accident, and the workers pooled their meagre resources to have the work carried out. The only clue around the site is on the plinth itself.


40 years ago the present grotto was much further out on the road. In widening and lowering the highway the grotto had to be resited . While the excavation work was being done many sleepers, spikes and other ironwork from the old Blessington Steamtram were unearthed. The County Council had done a very good job in moving the structure, and building a stone wall around it, but over the years the railings had rusted and a general refurbishment was called for. Thanks to local sponsorship the railings were restored, paving stones laid down, the statue repainted and a profusion of flowers put in place.

Coords taken by my phone so might be a little bit off, cache is hidden outside the fence, no need to enter the grounds.
Please be careful this is very busy road!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybj

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)


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