This cache is part of a series of caches which are placed at or near village halls and community centres. For details and statistics visit the Village Hall Series website Click here
The fine Village Hall in Stone has some quirky details, which inspired me to take a closer look. The name Williams-Ellis on the side of the foundation stone may not mean much to most people, but I've long admired the work of Clough Williams-Ellis - the architect behind the unique hotel/village/tourist attraction Portmeirion in North Wales. Perhaps best known as The Village from The Prisoner, you can see familiar elements of its style reflected in this village hall. Incidentally, CWE also designed the old visitors' centre at the top of Snowdon (now replaced) so it's fair to say he had his off days..!
To find this cache, which is NOT at the given co-ords:
First fill in the following, using info visible close to the given location (within 5m/15ft):
"21st G(month No.) 1910"
If a=1 and z=6 etc., the FIRST letter of the builder's FIRST name = D.
Wording at the top of the building (not the weather vane!): The SECOND letter of the FIRST word of the SECOND line of text = C
The FIRST letter on the drain cover with a single word in the centre = B and the THIRD letter = E. NOT the cover with CROWMARSH on it!
Now counting: The number of letters in the FOUTH word (ignore the &) on the nearby new green village info board = A.
H = The total number of letters in the FIRST TWO words on the same board.
Lastly, the number of letters in the FIFTH word (ignore the &) on the board's text = F.
The cache is hidden at N51° 4A.BCD' W000° 5E.FGH' and there's a good route to it, although access may be muddy after rain. Please observe all notices.