A three stage multi following the journey of Cirencester's Jubilee Lamp.
The Jubilee Lamp was erected by the inhabitants of Cirencester to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V: It was designed by the well-known Cirencester Architect Eric Cole.
The lamp was originally located at the posted co-ordinates, but has been missing for some time: your task is to find it, and the associated Cache - Good Luck!
Stage One
The posted co-ordinates will take you to the original location of the Jubilee Lamp, shown in the picture below. If you stand on the older, grey, paving stone, you will be stood in the exact spot the lamp once occupied.
Visible from this spot (just!) at around ground level is a bronze OS Datum Plaque with a serial number in the format G36AB which you will need to find Stage 2.
Stage Two - N 51° 42.A80, W 00B°57.8AB
Welcome to Catalpa Square: named for the 4 Catalpa Trees that once stood here. This is the current location (hiding place) of the Jubilee Lamp: The lamp was relocated here in the 1960s when the surrounding building was constructed, and to allow for a redesign of the road system at the original site.
The Catalpa trees were cut down by the council in 2009 as they were too large for the space and were difficult to maintain. The 4 trees that now stand in their place are Chanticleer Ornamental Plums that were planted to appease public outcry at the loss of the original trees.
a photograph showing the street scene of this location before the 1960's development took place can be seen below...
At the base of the lamp you will find an inscription containing a date in the format 19B0 - 19YZ, which you will need to find the cache.
Stage Three - The Cache
Now that you have all the info, you should be able to find the cache which is located at:
N 5B° 42.A7B, W 00B° Z7.ABY