This puzzle cache is the latest in a series of themed puzzles in the area and has been created after having fun solving some of the Famous Berkshire Residents series. The cache is not at the posted co-ordinates, so it's not necessary to go there, (although...)
Solve the puzzle below to find out the location of the final cache.
Many thanks goes to the wonderful mellers for the series :)
Step 1: identify this famous Hampshire resident.
* This person shares a real first name with a senior royal
* This person was a Pisces and died a sexagarian, allegedly from a broken heart
* This person often carried a sack and a fork made of wood
* This person had links to London Zoo and a Hampshire cricket club
* Legend has it that once, when thirsty, this person used an unusual method to get a drink quickly.
* After this person died, their local was renamed in honour of this person (and still is)
* If this person were alive today, they would have to look for alternative employment, though their housing situation might be a little more comfortable
Step 2:
Once you've identified who this is, check the usual sources for their dates of birth and death in the following format:
D.O.B. dd/mm/yy = AB/CD/EF
D.O.D. dd/mm/yy = GH/JK/LM
Step 3:
This cache is best found on a sunny day. Find the cache at the end of a short, pleasant though uneven path in a place I didn't even know existed ! You'll find it at :
N50 M E. K M J
W1 (A+H) (B-K) . D F A
Checksum is 29. Good luck!
If you'd like to set a cache in the Famous Hampshire Residents series, contact mellers by e-mail through her geocaching profile.