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A Nod to Norman 2: 1066 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/23/2021
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not at the listed coordinates but you will find yourself at a sign for footpath number 1066.  This is part of the route of the epic journey supposedly taken by one of the Kings involved in a famous battle!  You will need to solve the word search to find the final coordinates.  Assume N51, E000.  Some words are simply listed, others you will have to answer a question for which the number of letters in the missing word are given.  Check sum of all digits = 52

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  1. Bow
  2. What was one of the kings reportedly shot through? (3 letters)
  3. King
  4. Something that has feathers and flies but isn’t a bird (5 letters)
  5. Sword
  6. Battle
  7. Name of the famous tapestry that depicts the Battle (6 letters)
  8. Bloody
  9. Name of the defeated King (6 letters)
  10. Shield
  11. Name of the conquering King (7 letters)
  12. The Battle of ……… (8 letters)
  13. Where did the conquering army sail from? (8 letters)
  14. Anglo Saxons

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr fgntr: Hfr gur yrsgbirefPnpur fgntr: Gur pyhr vf va gur anzr.

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)