This is a short multi along well maintained paths or very quiet roads designed to show you a little bit of local history.
The old manor house and former chapel within the Manadon estate was originally built over 300 years ago. It is a listed building and has undergone remodelling, rebuilding and renovations, preserving original features dating from the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries.
In 1940, the manor house was used as a Royal Navy Engineering College and was later renamed HMS Thunderer. Further buildings were constructed for the college and the original house was used as accommodation for the Captain and some staff officers. The Navy ceased using the manor house in 1995 and it has since been converted into residential housing.
The Cache
You will need to gather some figures along the way represented by A, B, C, D, E and F, and solve the simple sum in order to find the hidden location of the cache.
1) Blue Gates
These blue gates are a reminder of the former use of the area by the Royal Navy. You will need to examine the instructions on the gate. A = TO ENTER - SHOW ID / GIVE NAME. B = TO EXIT - PULL GATE OPEN.
2) Conqueror Drive
Here you need to walk a short way up the road until you can see the sign displaying the different residential areas. You may also get a good glimpse of Manadon House. CD = Bell View (East Wing).
3) Fire Store
From here you can see some of the old outbuildings of the manor house. EF = The number on the lamp post directly opposite the fire store.
Cache Location
The cache can be found at:
N50° 24.C(F-A-E)(B+C) W004° 08.B(D-A-C)D
You can check your solution on the link below. The cache container is a small bison tube, not big enough to hold swaps, tbs or a writing implement, so please bring your own.
