St George's Anglican Church
Sibbald Point
St George’s Anglican Church was built in 1876 on Hedge Road at Sibbald Point, just outside Sutton. This majestic building stands high on the bluff at Sibbald Point, overlooking Lake Simcoe. As you walk through the Lych Gate (1978) you get the feeling of typical english country. Every church provides such a wonderful roofed gateway. From a stone bench outside the church, you can gaze towards the northwest and feel the vastness of Lake Simcoe. It is no wonder that Susan Sibbald chose this location for a church.
Constructed as a tribute to Susan Sibbald by her three devoted sons, Capt. Thomas, Hugh, and Dr. Frank Sibbald, this stunningly beautiful church was built to stand the test of time. Every granite stone was hand-picked and checked for iron deposits by Capt. Sibbald. So keen was his eye for perfection that of the whole church, only one stone was missed; located on the west wall, it now weeps brown with rust. A navy man to the core, he modelled his style of leadership after life at sea. Capt. Thomas demanded his workers salute when greeting him, and respond to his requests with “Aye, aye, sir.” Each morning as the eighth bell tolled, Capt. Thomas would administer to his work crew a traditional daily ration of rum, followed by a toast to Queen Victoria — pure navy style!
Logging Requirments
To log this cache as found, send the correct answers to the questions below via my Geocaching profile page. You can post the required photo to your log. If you choose to answer the BONUS question, pleae include it with your answers and send it via my Geocaching Profile page.
1. N 44 19.898, W 079 19.946
On the north wall of the church, there are three memorials cemented into the wall. These individuals where members of the family that original land grantee 1819 and contributed lumber to build the orignal church in 1839. List the names and ages of each person.
2. N 44 19.878, W 079 19.970
A famous Author was buried here. Who is this person and what month was he buried? (This tombstone is doubled sided, so make sure you get the right person.)
3. N 44 19.885, W 079 20.004
This is another famous Novelist and Playright. Who is buried here and what is the quote below her name?
4. N 44 19.893, W 079 19.996
A beautiful lookout to Lake Simcoe. Include a photo of yourself/Group (your face does not need to show) or an object looking out towards the lake.
5. N 44 19.877, W 079 19.948
This tower was rebulit in 1944-49 because of issue with the structure. The tower was reduced in height and two memorials where cemented in to the sides of the towers. Only one of the memorials is in a different language and the church was built in her honour. Translate the Memorial above on the tower. What language and year did this individual died?
BONUS: As mentioned in the cache listing, there is one stone that Capt. Thomas Sibbald didn't approve. Can you find this stone? Provide the co-ords to the location of this stone.
Virtual Rewards 2.0 - 2019/2020
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