IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THIS SERIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE SERIES OWNER (SEE BELOW)
We are often told (correctly, if somewhat ideologically), that geocaches should take us to somewhere "interesting", and not simply be placed just for the sake of it. The aim of this series is to try and adhere to this ideal by basing caches around details given on an Interpretation Board about the area in which it is situated. By definition, it is hoped that this information will be "interesting", and will help the cacher discover things about the area that would often not be revealed by a traditional cache.
This is the first of a series of 5 FYI Multi caches, based on information to be gathered from the 4 of Interpretation Panels that are scattered around the grounds of ST. Bartholomew'a church.
It will be in your best interest to solve all 5 FYI boards before you go on your walk.
At the published co-ordinates, you will find the formentioned information board
Please find the answers to the following questions:
1/. In the very 1st paragraph is a reference to a type of tree. How many letters are in the word = A
2/. in the 2nd paragraph starting with However and ending with Midlands. How many of the word the can you see? = B
3/. The early 1Cth Century the "Golden Chapel" was added. Find C
4/. What number Charles rode past the church with his army during the civil war? = D
5/. How many communities along with a large rural area are included in the parish = E
6/. To the left of the board is a set of gates with a brass plaque on. How many letters are in Mrs Davis Forename? = F
Your prize is waiting for you at
N52 (B-A)(A+E-B) . (E-A)(C-D)(F-B)
W002 18.(C+D-B)(A)((A+B)-(D+F))
checksum for the total value of the 15 numbers = 33
Please no spoiler photos of the cache hide in your log, other photos are acceptable.
Please note the paths could be muddy after heavy rain, suitable footwear is advisable. Slight gradient up at start of walk, there are a couple of stiles to climb over and a short walk back along a quiet country lane
I hope that you find this an interesting variation on the caching experience. For a full list of all FYI caches in the series, please go to https://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?code=BM4RZ8H
For more details of the FYI series as a whole, you can visit the dedicated website at fyigeocaching.co.uk where you will also find details of how to place your own FYI cache (I'm sure you know of some interesting Interpretation Boards in your area!)
While you are here in the Hamlet of Tong why dont you check out my other 7 Geocache Hides in the area
GC8V91D FYI 452 - (TSoT )COLLEGE FIELD
GC8V91K FYI 453 - (TSoT) INFIRMARY RUINS
GC8V905 FYI 455 - ALBRIGHTON
GC98RHR FYI 560 - (TSoT) THE STORY of TONG
GC8V568 CHURCH MICRO 13371 TONG - ST BARTHOLOMEW'S
GC8V5E5 A FINE PAIR #1465 - TONG
GC8V8XM VILLAGE HALL SERIES #757 - TONG PARISH HALL