This cache is an easy mystery cache created for the NoVaGO CANV series.
The cache is not at the listed coordinates.
You will have to gather information at the listed coordinates and perform some basic math to find where this cache is located.
The cache is located at: N 39 10.1AB W 078 10.5CD
Searching for this cache is only allowed during daylight hours.
Welcome to one of the oldest (if not the oldest) existing graveyards in the city of Winchester.
I have found no documented reports of ghostly activity at this location but I’m sure the residents here are most likely restless due to neglect of their final resting place.
Winchester Star article from November 1, 2017 has more details and can be found here: Newspaper Article
When standing at GZ you will see a large plaque on the stone wall.
For AB add 4 to the last two digits of the years that this graveyard was in use (XX+4=AB)
For CD add 10 to the last two digits of the year that John Parkins will was dated. (XX+10=CD)
You can check your solution with the solution checker on this page.
Once you get the green light it’s off to find the cache which is a short drive away.
As part of the 2020 NoVAGO series, you can earn $.50 of the cost of a NoVAGO Cache Across Northern Virginia coin for each cache in the series you find. This cache is part of that series; when you find this cache you will need to take note of the code provided as proof of the find. The cost of the coin is $15. To claim your coin you need to send a list including each cache in the series you’ve found with the date found and the associated code word to officers@novago.org