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I Spy in Historic Kingston (Why Not Another?) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/6/2020
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This is the second I Spy cache. Enjoy this scavenger hunt for clues to the final cache. Like the first, this highlights the interesting residential character of historic Sydenham Ward.  

To find this cache, first you have to locate the features that are shown in these photos. All of the features are found within the following rectangle: William Street (north), Clergy Street (west), Earl Street (south) and Bagot Street (east). Note that buildings on both sides of these streets are in play. The final cache is located a short walk away. 

The cache can be found at N44 13.ABC   W076 29.DEF, where:

A = 3 – 4 + 11

B = 8 – 5

C = 7 – 1 + 4

D = 5 – 1

E = 6 + 10 + 12

F = 2 – 9 – 6

 

Clue 1: First digit of house number

 

Clue 2: Brass plaque - Third digit of year of dedication

 

Clue 3: Third digit of year house was built

 

Clue 4: Fourth digit of year house was built

 

Clue 5: Third digit of year Louisa died

 

Clue 6: Hydro pole: M6C0A_

 

Clue 7: Second digit of house number

 

Clue 8: Hydro pole - If A = 1, what number represents the first letter of _YDDNM

 

Clue 9: Hydro pole: NDH_6N

 

Clue 10: Third digit of house number

 

Clue 11: Second digit of house number

 

Clue 12: Third digit of house number

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pnpur fnlf: V'z gur guveq be sbhegu bar va, qrcraqvat ba ubj lbh pbhag.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)