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The Moat, the Mill and the Wheels of the World Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/26/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A quick park and grab at a roadside location by an artwork.


The name of the cache was the working title of the stone carved by a local stone artist for Kilfinane Tidy Towns. Even a quick glance should clarify which wheel is which.

There is debate as to whether the Moat of Kilfinane was a ceremonial mound or living quarters. It is hoped that investigations to be carried out soon will clarify this and also confirm or deny tales of a network of underground passages radiating out from the moat. The given coordinates for the nearby Kilfinane puzzle are those of the top of the moat which gives a great view.

The Kilfinane oatmeal mill was once a bustling complex. It later expanded into flax weaving, tweed making and related enterprises. The Olivers, who ran the mill during most of its existence, also had other mills at Ardpatrick and Rockmills, near Kildorrery. However, Kilfinane mill was destroyed by fire in 1940, after which most of its buildings were demolished. Among its few surviving features is a chimney stack of brick.

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ba tebhaq orgjrra 2 pbapergr cbfgf; haqre fgbar

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)