The cache is not at the listed coordinates. The instructions below will lead you to a clip lock box placed on a nearby public footpath.
The village of Colebrooke lies some 4 miles west of Crediton and its Grade I listed church is dedicated to St Andrew. The first documented records suggest that parts of the current church date to 1170 and that there was an earlier building on the site. In a letter to King Henry II, Bishop Bartholomew of Exeter writes about a dispute with Alexander de Colebrooke about who had the right to appoint a priest. In case you are interested the Bishop managed to get his way before his death in 1185.
Inside Colebrooke Church there is a well preseved Chantry Chapel constructed by local landowners Philip and Walter Coplestone. Chantry Chapels were popular prior to the reformation but few survive to the present day. Rarer still is the presence of a chimney on a church building. Although the fireplace no longer exists the chimney is a 16th century remnant of alterations by the Coplestone family who must have appreciated its warmth during winter services.
One more feature worthy of a mention is the Prie-dieu or Prayer desk. It was carved in 1472 to commemorate the marriage of Philip Coplestone and Anne Bonville (nee Gorges). The carving has grotesque figures on both sides along with the coats of arms of the two families. I could highlight plenty more features of this church but instead I will leaving you with a recommendation to look inside if you have the chance
The listed coordinates will take you to the west door of the church at the base of the tower. You will notice a date carved in to the door frame, call this ABCD. Count the number of locks on the door, this is E. Count the number of larger bolt heads near the door handle, this is F. A+B+C+D+E+F=24
You will find the cache at N 50 47.(D-E) (E) (D-F) W 003 44.(C-A) (C-E) (B-E)
You are looking for a small clip lock box. Although summer growth may be in the vicinity the cache is hidden in a location where vegetation does not grow.
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