Built to serve the needs of the rapidly expanding town of Runcorn, the foundation stone for this church was laid on 17 April 1884 by Major John Orred who had given the land for the church. The nave cost £4,000 and the first Service took place on 19 June 1887. Raising a further £1,200 to add the chancel took another five years and the church was consecrated to St. Michael and All Angels on St. Michael's Day, 29 September 1892. The foundations were dug for the tower and spire but money was not available to complete the architect's original design.
Visit the waypoints to find the values of A to E.
A: N 53° 20.222 W 002° 44.151 - How many cast iron lamps are there next to the path?
B: N 53° 20.227 W 002° 44.144 - How many pairs of windows are there (upper level)?
C: N 53° 20.246 W 002° 44.139 - How many gargoyles are there at this end of the church?
D: N 53° 20.238 W 002° 44.168 - How many steps are there (to the right of the wheelchair ramp)?
E: N 53° 20.224 W 002° 44.162 - How many windows are there on the main wall at this end of the church? (Don't count the smaller windows on the hexagonal annexes on either side.)
The cache can be found at N53 20.(A)(E)(D/A), W002 44.(B/D)(B-C)(E-A)
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