The Series
The Holymoorside & Walton Parish Boundary Stones were erected as part of celebrations to mark the new millenium. There are eight stones on the parish boundary, each roughly corresponding to eight compass points , with a central obelisk stone at Holymoorside Village Hall. The stones are inscribed with two words in addition to the compass point the stone marks. These words combine to form a short poem. An annual tradition called "Beating the Bounds" takes place on the first Friday of each August, where members of the parish participate in a walk around the parish permieter. The caches are positioned a short distance from each boundary stone, as some of the stones are not in suitable locations to hide caches in the immediate vicinity of them.
Be sure to note down the "bonus number" within each cache, as this is essential for calculating the co-ordinates of the bonus cache for this series.
More information about the boundary stones can be found on this website
Please note, that whilst the majority of this series's caches are hidden in rural areas, due to the increase in rural crime please do not attempt these caches at night or in late evening to avoid causing unnecessary concern to local residents. Ensure you have appropriate footwear and clothing - not all of the caches are a simple walk from the car.
Links to The Caches:
North, North East, East, South East, South, South West, West, North West, Central, Bonus
The Cache
Sited just off the lane a few yards down from the weathered South West Boundary Stone and near to Harewood Grange, an historic collection of buildings which used to be a monastery farm many hundreds of years ago. It is reputed to be haunted and is apparently the entrance of several tunnels under the surrounding landscape.
This cache is a film pot. The original clip and lock container housing swaps and a pencil sadly went missing. There is parking in a layby nearby. Be careful of fast cyclists on this section of the lane and beware of thorns when approaching ground zero.
Please ensure that the cache is replaced securely. I had to move it from its original location due to suspected disturbance from animals.